Jun 13, 2014 | Homepage, Media, Speeches
***Check against delivery*** Many thanks for the invitation to join you today. I am pleased to represent the Australian Government at the launch of the Safe Schools Coalition Australia. Given the presence of Senator Wong, it is only fair that I acknowledge that this...
May 7, 2014 | Homepage, Media, Speeches
Introduction Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It’s a pleasure to join you here today to launch an important piece of infrastructure in the Frankston Mornington Peninsula region. Minister Bruce Billson sends his best wishes. I know he was disappointed he couldn’t be...
Mar 19, 2014 | Homepage, Media, Speeches
Could I first say, I bring the sincere apologies from the Education Minister Christopher Pyne. He has a number of very serious Cabinet commitments this evening, but I know he wishes he was able to join us. The dialogue between parliamentarians and yourselves about the...
Mar 18, 2014 | Homepage, Speeches
Thank you John [Warhurst] for that kind introduction, it’s fair to say that as politicians we don’t always receive kind introductions. I’ll add that applauding at the start of the speech is a sign of hope, because you haven’t heard what I had to say yet.Crystal, the...
Feb 26, 2014 | Homepage, Speeches
Many thanks for that kind introduction and welcome. It is a pleasure to join you today and represent the Government. Parliamentary duties prevent the Minister for Education from attending this morning, but he has asked me to pass on his congratulations and best...
Dec 9, 2013 | Homepage, Media, Speeches
E&OE Senator Ryan: To my Parliamentary colleagues, To Ms Gerry Mitra, Ladies and Gentlemen, And to those who have flown in today, welcome to Canberra. I am 12 weeks into this role and I would like to thank the many people I’ve met, in this room in particular, that...
