Speeches

Good morning, everyone — thanks so much for that welcome. And thanks, also, to the organisers of this event and its many sponsors.

Good morning, everyone — it's fantastic to be here. I'm no Shark or Bear — far from it, in fact. But I can't help but notice the lush fairways and the rolling greens here at the Pines.

Good evening, everyone. It's fantastic to make my National Small Business Summit debut.

Thanks very much Andrew (Conway, CEO Institute of Public Accountants). I very much appreciate that.

Good evening It's great to join you tonight to represent Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at your dinner of celebration. Thank you for having me.

Good morning, everyone. It's great to be here for the launch of the Cyber Plus small business security bundle.

Introduction Every morning, almost one in two Australians goes to work in a small business.

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Thank you. I am delighted to join you all here and outline how this year’s Federal Budget backs small business.

Thanks Steve [Price] for that introduction. I am excited to join you all and tell you a bit more about the Coalition Government's plans for jobs, for growth and for the future.

Thank you Dennis, for your kind introduction.

Good morning, everyone. It's great to be here — an honour, in fact — as you officially open your new headquarters here in Alexandria.

Thanks Cynthia and hello, everyone. It’s great to see so many of you here this morning.

Good evening everyone and thank you Natarsha. I want to thank Steve Loe for the invitation to be here.

Good morning everyone – thanks so much for being here. And thanks, also, to the Consumer Action Law Centre for putting on this event.   

Good evening everyone.

Hello, everyone, it’s great to be here in Melbourne this morning — and to see so many enthusiastic faces!

Hello, everyone. It’s great to be here for the second day of the Retail Leaders Forum, and to have the chance to talk to some of the industry’s leading lights.