Speeches

2022

Address to the National Press Club, Canberra

I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

Budget Speech 2022-23

Introduction Mr Speaker, I move that this bill be now read a second time. Tonight, as we gather, war rages in Europe. The global pandemic is not over.

Address to the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Canberra

I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

Address to the Australian Financial Review Platinum 70th Dinner

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and pay my respects to their elders, past and present.

Regulatory Reform Conference, Canberra

Good morning and thank you very much, Jeremy. Firstly, can I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

Address to Australian Industry Group, Canberra

Introduction Good morning. It’s a pleasure to be here to address the Australian Industry Group.

2021

Address to Australia­-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Melbourne

Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, nearly two years have passed since the world first learned of COVID‑19.

Address to the Australian Industry Group, Melbourne

From the industrial revolution to the digital age, financial markets have been impacted by significant structural change.

Building Resilience and the Return of Strategic Competition, Melbourne

Introduction I would like to thank the ANU for inviting me to be the keynote speaker at this important Forum on the topic of Global Realities, Domestic Choices.

National Accounts June quarter statement

Today's national accounts show that our economy continued to grow in the June quarter. Our economy remains strong. Its fundamentals remain sound.

2021 IGR Release Speech, Melbourne

Introduction Today we are releasing the fifth Intergenerational Report. A document that comes out every five years and projects 40 years forward. 

National Accounts Press Conference

Today’s National Accounts confirms the Australian economy continues its strong recovery from the biggest economic shock since the Great Depression.

Address to the National Press Club, Canberra

Australia is well on the road to recovery. And while the pandemic is not over, the Australian spirit continues to shine through.

Budget Speech 2021-22

Introduction Mr Speaker, I move that this Bill now be read a second time. Australia is coming back.

Address to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Introduction One year ago our nation was in lockdown. We were staring into the economic abyss. 1.3 million Australians had been stood down or had lost their jobs.

Address to the Tom Hughes Oration, Sydney

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land and pay my respects to their elders past and present. Thank you, Julian, for that kind introduction.

National Accounts December quarter statement

Today’s National Accounts shows the Australian economy is strengthening and the Morrison Government’s economic recovery plan is working.

Address to the COTA Australia National Policy Forum on Retirement Income

Thank you Ian and the Council on the Aging (COTA) for hosting today’s national policy forum on retirement income.

Address to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Canberra

Introduction Good morning.  It’s a pleasure to be here speaking to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

2020

National Accounts September Quarter

Today’s National Accounts confirm that Australia’s economic recovery is underway.  The Australian economy is coming back.