Speeches by The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
Launch of November Edition, Parity Magazine
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Acknowledgements: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting and pay my respects…
Launch of Journey to Social Inclusion evaluation, Melbourne
It’s great to be here. Can I also acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, pay my respects to their elders…
National Press Club Address
I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respect to their elders past and present. I would also…
Keynote address to the 7th National Housing Conference
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to their elders past and…
Opening address to the Homelessness Australia 7th National Homelessness Conference
Acknowledgements I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to their Elders past and present. Thank you…
Parity Magazine launch
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you very much firstly. Can I also acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my…
Keynote address to the 3rd National Affordable Housing Exchange
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thanks for your kind introduction and for inviting me to open the Third National Affordable Housing Exchange. This is a very good…
Opening Address – The 12th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference
**Check Against Delivery** It’s a great pleasure to be here today, representing my Cabinet colleague Jenny Macklin. Minister Macklin is very sorry that she could…
Opening of Richmond Apartments
It’s very good to be here. I know it’s a cool day for Brisbane, but it’s a warm day for me, so I thank you…
Address to the Kids Under Cover Building Industry Lunch, Sebel Citigate Hotel, Brisbane
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you for having me here today. I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting, and pay…
Address to the Residential Markets Summit, Parliament House, Canberra
Thank you for inviting me to the Residential Development Council’s Residential Markets Summit. I’m very pleased to be able to deliver the Keynote Address at…
D.R. Dosseter Address – Housing Industry Association President’s Dinner, Hilton Hotel, Cairns
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you for inviting me to the Housing Industry Association’s President’s Dinner. I’m very pleased to be able to deliver this year’s…
Address to the ACOSS Conference 2012, Australian Technology Park, Sydney
Check against delivery I am very pleased to be here today as Minister for Housing and Homelessness. Housing is essential – it is one of…
National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards, Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
****Check against delivery**** When it was released in late 2008, the Government’s Homelessness White Paper was a turning point. It put homelessness firmly on the…