Speech: National History Challenge

Dec 9, 2013 | Homepage, Media, Speeches

E&OE Senator Ryan: Good morning, People who give you a round of applause before you speak is a sign of the triumph of hope and optimism when hearing politician’s speeches. My apologies for my lateness, I should say first, we were on a flight up from Melbourne...

Address to the annual general meeting of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry

Nov 25, 2012 | Homepage, Media, Speeches

Check against delivery [Acknowledgements omitted] It is a pleasure to speak to such an illustrious group, amongst whom I have many friends. It is an honour to be invited to speak about an issue that I know is contentious – the question of legitimate restrictions on...

Address to Young Liberal Federal Convention

Jan 30, 2010 | Speeches

(Check against delivery) Thank you for that kind introduction and for the invitation to speak here this afternoon. Firstly, congratulations to Rachel, Michael and the Federal Young Liberal Executive for all their efforts this year. In Opposition new ideas are as...

Liberty Sessions: The Federalist Papers

Sep 24, 2009 | Speeches

This is a Transcript of a discussion presented by Senator Scott Ryan at the Institute of Public Affairs on 29 September 2009 about a chapter he wrote for the 100 Great Books of Liberty. For the video of this presentation, click here. Maybe it was a little odd for a...

Threats and opportunities

Jul 10, 2009 | Speeches

It’s great to be back in the hub of the neo-liberal conspiracy. I want to thank Byron and Whitney for allowing me to speak today because it is an honour to be here this afternoon as you appoint Sophie Mirabella as ALSF Patron. I said this is the heart of the...