Speeches

Address at the opening of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) offices, Canberra

Rachel, thank you very much. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for being here. It’s a very significant day for the Australian Signals Directorate. I’m very pleased to be joined here by my colleague Andrew Hastie, and the Secretary of the Department, Greg Moriarty. To Andrew Shearer, to…

Address to the 2022 Royal Australian Air Force Air and Space Power Conference, Canberra

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. I’d like to thank the Royal Australian Air Force and the Department of Defence for hosting this event. Especially, the Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld. In particular, I would like to welcome the many distinguished guests who are in…

Address to the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia, Hilton, Brisbane

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great honour to be here with you today. Thank you for being here at such an important time as Brendan outlined. It’s hard in my 20 years in public life to imagine a person I’ve met with greater decency than Brendan Nelson. Many of you will have a personal relationship…

Address to the United States Studies Centre, Hotel Realm, Canberra

Thank you very much. Ladies and gentlemen it is a great honour to be with you today. The work of the centre is important and I am really very grateful for the building of the relationship for people-to-people links and the organisational support of the development, the enhancement of this…

Address at BAE Systems contract signing for Hawk 127 lead-in fighter, BAE Systems, Williamtown

Ladies and gentlemen, it's a great honour to be here with you today. Firstly, Neville, thank you very much for your kind words. That wasn't your first time in front of a microphone. You gave it away when you spoke of your vocation, but they were beautiful words and I very much appreciate your…

Address at the launch of the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel, Osborne Naval Shipyard, Adelaide

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great honour to be here with you today, thank you very much for your time and for you being here and honouring, in particular, the workers that the Premier has just made reference to. We’ve got an incredible industry here in Australia and we’re very pleased, we’re very…

Address to the Lowy Institute: Indo-Pacific operating system, digital conference

The Lowy Institute is one of Sir Frank Lowy’s great legacies to our country. Michael, you have played an essential role in bringing Sir Frank’s vision to reality, and building the Lowy Institute into a respected voice on both the national and international stage. The Institute helps to define and…

Remarks at the F/A-18 Classic Hornet farewell, RAAF Base Williamtown

Tim, thank you very much. Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honour to be here with you today. Can I firstly say Uncle thank you very much for your Welcome to Country and for your contribution here to the men and women at Williamtown.  I’m very pleased to be here in the presence of the Chief…

National Press Club Address, Canberra, ACT

**** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** At the outset, I want to thank National Press Club, its CEO Maurice Riley and the members of this national institution for inviting me back here today. I acknowledge the presence of the Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, Secretary of the Defence…

Address to the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia

AmCham really has done outstanding work. Through the events it hosts, through contributions to policy discussions, and through the bilateral relationships it nurtures between the public and private sectors. April, you had a starring role on the Sky series recently, which I think was well received…

Address at Catalina A24-50 commemorative ceremony, Cairns

Ladies and gentlemen, it's a great honour to be here with you today. I'd like to firstly acknowledge the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Hupfeld as well as Lou. Thank you very much both for being here today. Your Excellency, Ambassador Legowo, thank you so much for being here and to your wife as…

Address at Talisman Sabre 2021 Opening Ceremony, RAAF Base Amberley

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great honour to be here with you today. Thank you very much Group Captain for your acknowledgement of Country, for your very warm welcome to all of us here today. This is a very significant event and I’m very pleased to be amongst so many friends. Thank you very much…