Speeches

2015

Address to the National Foundation for Australian Women, Annual Dinner

In Australia we often refer to the concept of a ‘fair go’.

Address to the Melbourne University Transforming Housing Affordable Housing Summit

The 1997 hit movie The Castle was a great success because it tapped deep into the Australian psyche. A story about a man and his love for his home.

Speech to the Innovations in Infrastructure Symposium, National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

Introduction Thank you Elana for the introduction.

Striking of coins for the Cook Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu

Good morning Your Royal Highness, Your Excellencies, distinguished ladies and gentlemen.

Address to the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Thank you, Adam. I would like to acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the traditional owners of the land we stand upon here today.

'Housing: Supply, affordability and investment' - Address to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia

The 1997 hit movie The Castle was a great success because it tapped deep into the Australian psyche. A story about a man and his love for his home.

'Looking to the future: fairness, families and free enterprise' - Address at the Centre for Independent Studies leadership lunch, Sydney

Introductory remarks Thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. It is a great honour.