Nov 6, 2015 | Homepage, Media, Speeches
Check against delivery [INTRODUCTION] In past lives I have orchestrated campaigns and lobbied inside political parties and governments for what I will describe as political or policy positions to be adopted or prioritized. That is, these were voluntary campaigns, they...
Oct 9, 2015 | Homepage, Media, Speeches
E&OE… …I must at least say a few words. So Stephanie, thanks for letting us have this space. The Principal, the Chairman, Richard White, the mayor and councillors, parents and supporters, but most importantly the students of this great school. This is not my first...
Sep 15, 2015 | Homepage, Media, Speeches
Check against delivery I’m pleased to be here representing the Minister for Education and Training, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP. Minister Pyne sends his best wishes for a successful forum. It is a pleasure to address such a distinguished group of people who govern...
Aug 26, 2015 | Homepage, Media, Speeches
Check against delivery Thank you for the invitation to join you here today. I also bring the warm wishes of the Assistant Minister for Education and Training, Simon Birmingham, who is sorry he could not be here with you all today. It is an exciting time for...
Aug 19, 2015 | Homepage, Media, Speeches
Check against delivery Thank you all for joining us today. It is great to have so many school leaders, community representatives, academic experts and representatives from state and territory governments here to discuss school autonomy and, most importantly, how it...
Aug 4, 2015 | Homepage, Media, Speeches
Check against delivery It is a pleasure to join you as you prepare to represent Australia in your trades. One of the things you notice as you travel around Australia is this, these beautiful buildings, temples dedicated to skills training. They can be technical...
