Delivering in a changing world: Speech to the State of the Service Roadshow 2026

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The Big Picture: Speech to the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards lunch

Welcome, everyone, to Parliament House.This year is an especially proud one for Australia’s democracy as our Federation turns 125 years old. 

Address to the McKell Institute, Perth

I’m excited to be here, thanks to the McKell Institute, to talk about my role as Australia’s Minister for Skills and Training, and my approach to this responsibility.

Western Australia Australian of the year awards, Perth

Acknowledgements omitted These awards tell our national story.But unlike most of what we do in politics, we don't do it through reports and statistics.

Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards

University of Canberra AI Roundtable

Acknowledgements omittedA few weeks ago I met Oscar at a TAFE campus in Melbourne.Oscar is a mature-aged plumbing apprentice in his second year of training.

Humanability National Forum - Melbourne

Acknowledgements omittedGood morning everyone - it’s great to be here with you at this year’s HumanAbility National Forum.

National Self-Employment Association: Speech to the 40th Anniversary Conference - Sydney

Acknowledgements omitted Today is not just about celebrating the 40 year long journey of the National Self Employment Association.

NSW Australian of the Year Awards

Acknowledgements omitted.

Ron McCallum Debate - Wesley Conference Centre Sydney

Can I begin by acknowledging the Gadigal people of the Eora nation as the traditional custodians of where we are meeting this evening.

Navigating the Future of HR and IR - AHRI SA Conference 2025

I want to acknowledge the Kaurna people, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of where we meet today and their continuing connection to land, waters and community.