Speeches

Thanks Mark, for the introduction. And for the opportunity to address this forum in Sydney once again, a city known for its thriving financial services industry.

Mark, thanks for your leadership and the kind introduction.

I move that this Bill be now read a second time. Today I am proud to introduce the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Bill 2025.

Speaker, I move that this Bill be now read a second time. Today, I am proud to introduce the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2025.

Thanks Tom for the introduction, and to the board, sponsors and journalists for this welcome opportunity to be back again at the Press Club today.

Here we are, back again on Ngunnawal land, gathering at the kind invitation of Maurice and the Board, sponsors and members of the National Press Club.

I move that the Bill be now read a second time. Turning the corner, together And I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people here, and the Yagara and Yugambeh back home.

Thanks for the very kind introduction, to all of you who have joined us today, and to the organisers and sponsors.

From capital markets to critical minerals, trade to technology, manufacturing to infrastructure.

Thanks to Bran for the invitation, Geoff for the introduction and to you all for being here.

Speaker – I move that this Bill be now read a second time.

Thank you for having me back to speak today. I’m sorry I can’t be there in person. I would have loved to have caught up with you in Sydney on Gadigal Land –

Speaker − Australians have been through a lot in the past decade and a half.

Thanks Richard [Holden], for the introduction and to the Academy for the kind invitation –

Thank you to the Australian Business Economists for the kind invitation, and to Stephen for the gracious introduction.

Thanks, Heather, for the invitation and the very kind introduction. It’s hard to imagine a more important time to meet, or a more welcome opportunity.

Mina‑sama konbanwa – good evening everyone. Your excellency, thank you for the introduction, thanks for hosting us tonight.

I move that this Bill be now read a second time. Today I am proud to introduce the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024.

Firstly, I would like to thank all the members who have contributed to this debate about a key economic institution.

Patterns of progress Thanks, Nick, for the invitation and Fletcher for the introduction – To the John Curtin Research Centre, its sponsors and supporters –