Speeches

Mr Speaker, this Bill implements the Government’s 2015 Budget commitment to combat multinational tax avoidance.

Introduction Mr Speaker, I have just returned from the G20 meetings in Turkey, where Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from the 20 most influential economies discussed the glob

I want to begin by thanking Turkey for the opportunity to talk today with the B20 about the global challenges we face.

Recently I started reading a book titled No Ordinary Disruption which was written by three McKinsey Institute bright sparks Richard Dobbs, James Manyika and Jonathan Woetzel.

Thanks Stephen for that kind introduction, to Lee and Noel for your leadership of your respective organisations and thank you, everyone. I really appreciate the invitation

Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 Mr Speaker, today I am introducing legislation to strengthen Australia’s foreign investment framework.

Thanks Steve for that introduction, and thanks also to the Motor Trades Association of Australia for hosting this summit.

Thanks Peter [Hood — President of ACCI Board] and thank you, everyone — it's great to be here to open the ACCI Business Leaders Summit.

It is my great pleasure to welcome you and your colleagues to the first Strategic Economic Dialogue to be held in Australia.

TREASURER: Mr Speaker, today I am introducing legislation to enable Australia's membership of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

Introduction Thank you so much for inviting me along today.

Introduction Good afternoon everyone, and thanks Tom (Seymour) for that kind introduction.

Mr President, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, fellow Liberals.

Well thank you so much Zed and also to Luke Hartsuyker who is here and works very hard as a Minister for Employment Services in particular.

The Abbott Government is focused on ensuring our best and brightest Australian medical researchers remain at the forefront of developing treatments and creating cures that will improve the lives of

Madam Speaker, I move that the Bill for the 2015 Budget now be read a second time. Tonight I am speaking directly to you the people of Australia.

Thank you so much Susan. You know, I've known Susan Ryan for nearly 30 years.

Introduction Thanks very much for your kind welcome, Mark.  Thank you also to Leon.

James Gorman Introduction I’m not sure if everyone knows this, but James is a born and bred Australian, from Melbourne.  Through his talent, leadership and a hell of a lot of hard wo

Introductory remarks Good morning and thanks John for that kind introduction.