Speeches

  • Tuesday, 09 July 2024

     I recently had the privilege of attending the official opening of the new Penrose Village Hall. More than four years ago, the Morton bushfire swept through parts of the Southern Highlands, destroying 45 homes and many buildings. But out of tragedy can come great things. The community of Penrose is testament to this. With plenty of hard work, the new Penrose Hall was built in just 12 months. It...

  • Thursday, 23 May 2024

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    E&OE 

    INTRODUCTION – INFLATION PERSISTENCE AND PAIN 

    Well thank you Laura. It’s great to be back here, at the Press Club. As you said, I’ve been here many times since the election and before the election indeed and always happy to come along.  

    Can I also acknowledge though, the many colleagues I have here today. Jane Hume, Michaelia Ca...

  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024

    E&OE

    INTRODUCTION

    Thank you James. Thank you to Stutch and David for your opening remarks.

    I want to thank the Australian Financial Review for organising this event and extend my apologies for not being there in person. With a busy sitting week that was not possible but I hope to join you in person at a future event.

    I wanted to...

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024

    As Published in the Australian Financial Review Thursday, 21 March 2024

    A credible, capable, stable and independent central bank has proven to be one of the most powerful institutions underpinning a strong, low inflation economy.

    While our Reserve Bank hasn’t always got it right, we can’t afford any actual or perceived shift away from stability and independence in...

  • Friday, 23 February 2024

    E&OE

    INTRODUCTION

    Well, thank you Andrew. Thank you to Scott and Peter for inviting me here today. And thank you to all of you for having me and for being here because what you do is unbelievably important.

    I’ll keep my remarks short here today, but I did want to focus on three things in particular:

    The first of course, is the im...