Speeches

  • Wednesday, 27 August 2025

    I rise to raise serious concerns about a decision that will affect thousands of Defence Force men and women over the years to come. In its wisdom, the Albanese government has decided to scrap funding from the Salvation Army's Sallyman program. The Sallymen and Sallyma'ams have provided Australian troops with comfort, care and Christian chaplaincy for more than 125 years, during con...

  • Thursday, 21 August 2025

    Intro 

     

    Thank you. It’s a privilege to join such an esteemed line-up of speakers and contribute to these important discussions. 

     

    I note my colleague Richard Marles, who I think was here just a few minutes ago, has been a regular here, and I hope to do exactly same. He did it for many years, with ‘Shadow’ in front of his name.

     

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  • Wednesday, 02 April 2025

    INTRODUCTION

    Thank you, Tom and thank you Westpac for sponsoring today’s event.

    To colleagues here today – our economic team Jane Hume, Luke Howarth and Dean Smith thank you for everything over the last three years.  To Dave Sharma, Ross Cadell great to have your here.

    I’d also like to acknowledge our ACT colleagues in the room – led by Leann...

  • Thursday, 20 February 2025

    It is a real honour to be invited to deliver this address, after it was delivered so ably by Peter Dutton just a year ago.

     

    I want to expand today on Peter’s address, focusing on the economic challenges facing Australians today.

     

    In particular, I want to speak about the economic priorities of an incoming Liberal Government and the need to apply core Liberal princip...

  • Wednesday, 20 November 2024

    Intro

     

    Thank you Mr Speaker.

     

    I rise to speak on this Ministerial Statement on the economy.

     

    More than two years ago the Treasurer gave a similar statement to the House.  As did I.

     

    Just months after the election, Australians had hope that Labor would deliver on their many promises. For cheaper energy, cheaper...