Speeches

Speech to the G'Day USA Defence Industry Dialogue, Washington DC

Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Distinguished Guests, Friends of Australia All, I’m delighted to be here at the G’Day USA Defence Industry Dialogue. This is the eighth annual Dialogue – with a hiatus last year due to the pandemic. While we are still living with COVID-19, can I say how wonderful…

Speech to Land Forces 2022

Premier Palaszczuk; Chief of Army; Members of the AMDA Foundation, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. I’d like to start by acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and pay my respects to their elders, past, present and emerging. The Land Forces Expo plays a unique role in Australia…

Speech at Hunter Defence Conference Gala Dinner

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land, the Awabakal and Worimi people, and pay my respects to their elders, past, present and emerging. My Federal colleague, Meryl Swanson MP, Member for Paterson; The Honourable Alister Henskens MP, New South Wales Minister for Science,…

Speech to Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers Commemorative Service

Thank you, MC and I want to join in acknowledging the many dignitaries here, including the Honourable Anthony Veke, Minister for Police, the Honourable Peter Kenilorea Jr., Member for East Are Are and Patron of the Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers, and can I acknowledge the other honourable…