Speeches

Representing the Prime Minister Cooperative Research Australia – Innovation Showcase

Good afternoon everyone. Sadly, the Prime Minister could not be here this afternoon and he’s asked that I represent him at this important event – which I of course, jumped at the opportunity. And I look forward to seeing you again tonight at the CRC Gala Dinner. I’d like to acknowledge… Belinda…

National Youth Science Forum Breakfast

  Good morning and thank you for this opportunity to speak to you all. While the pandemic continues to provide hurdles and obstacles, I am heartened to see crucial events like this continue. Australia needs young people like yourselves, who are passionate about science, technology, engineering…

CRC 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner

Cooperative Research Australia Chair Belinda Robinson, CEO Jane O’Dwyer, and cooperative research community. Thank you for inviting me to your 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner and I am delighted to be with you. Whenever I hear the name “CRC Program”, what immediately comes to mind is that it is a great…

Defence Connect Budget Lunch, Canberra

***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Sarah for that wonderful introduction and for what you’re doing to support Australian SMEs in our defence industry. Thank you also to Phil Tarrant, Momentum Media and the team at Defence Connect for hosting what is another fantastic Budget event. Thanks to…

Launch of the Office of Defence Industry Support - 26 November 2021

INTRODUCTION Thank you Tony. I would also like to acknowledge and thank Senator Jim Molan, AO, DSC. Aunty Violet, the Secretary, the Chief of the Defence Force, former CDF Sir Angus Houston, all Group Heads and Service Chiefs, and all our partners from industry for attending today’s launch. There…

Submarine Institute of Australia, 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference

Hello and welcome, There has never been a more important time for the Submarine Institute of Australia to hold the Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference. This year’s conference theme asks a critical question about home-grown undersea technology. “How can Australian Academia and…

Shape, Deter, Respond: ASPI Conference 2021

Thank you to ASPI for the opportunity to address your ‘Shape, Deter, Respond’ conference. My apologies for not being able to attend in person. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a time of utmost importance for our nation. Australia is confronting changes in our strategic environment that are disruptive…

Opening address - Land Forces Australia 2021

[Check against delivery] Being a good neighbour has never been more important. Regional military modernisation is increasing. Disruptive technologies are emerging. Strategic competition is intensifying. Of course, a lot of this is not new.  But today, it’s amplified in our increasingly…

Defence Connect Budget Lunch, Canberra

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen.It’s great to be here today for the Defence Connect Budget Lunch…After my good friend and colleague the Treasurer delivered yet another historic Budget to drive our economic recovery.It really is the Budget for our times.And can I tell you when I attended those…

Defence Industry Skilling and Workforce Summit pre-recorded address

Ladies and gentlemen, it is an honour to open the second National Defence Industry Skilling and Workforce Summit. While COVID continues to keep us apart – the upside is that we’re all becoming more skilled in online presentations. The inaugural summit, held in person in Perth in 2019, was a…

Australian Defence Information and Electronic Systems Association (ADIESA) Annual dinner

***Check against delivery*** Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great pleasure to be invited to this year’s Annual Dinner. This is my first time attending this dinner as Minister for Defence Industry, so it’s wonderful that we can come together despite the challenges posed by COVID. I would like to thank…

Minister for Defence Industry Naval Group's new Port Adelaide office

Hello As Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry, I am excited to support Naval Group’s efforts to deliver Australia’s Future Submarine Program. The opening of your new office is the latest chapter in what is a book about Australian jobs and Australian capability. It reinforces Naval Group’s…