Opening Address to National Disability Services’ CEO Conference
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldNDS’ ‘State of the Sector’ Report Let’s get straight down to business. We do have today the release of the ‘State of the Sector‘ report,…
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Address to the National Complex Needs Alliance
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Good morning and thank you for your kind invitation to speak here today. Building a strong and prosperous community As many of…
Address at the launch of the national action plan to combat human trafficking and slavery
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Minister Keenan. I would also like to acknowledge my Parliamentary colleagues, including Minister Cash and distinguished guests present here…
Translating and Interpreting Industry Roundtable
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE…………………………………………… Can I extend a very warm welcome to you all here to Parliament House. I understand from Cate McKenzie (DSS) that this has not…
Speech to the 2014 National Disability Awards, Great Hall, Parliament House Canberra
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldLadies and gentlemen, you look magnificent. What a great night. This, for me, is always the highlight of the year. At the outset, can I…
Address to the Settlement Council of Australia AGM, Parliament House Canberra
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThank you very, very much and can I start by also adding my acknowledgement of the traditional owners which I am sure was done earlier.…
Opening Address to the National Carer Conference 2014, QT Hotel, Surfers Paradise
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldIntroduction Thank you so much Karen and it’s great to be on the Gold Coast, even if my final destination today is Canberra. Friends I…
Sixth Annual Regional Illawarra Leadership Summit
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Can I start by also adding my acknowledgement to the traditional owners. Can I also acknowledge my parliamentary colleagues Minister…
Address to the Tasmanian Council of Social Services
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Good morning and thank you Noel and Tony for your invitation to address TasCOSS today and for the work you do…
Address at the Australian Greek Welfare Society launch of the journey of new Greek migrants to Australia report, Immigration Museum, Melbourne
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning Thank you for your warm welcome. Thank you Voula for your presentation on The Journey of…
The Economics of Aged Care, Speech to the Committee for Economic Development (CEDA), Four Seasons Sydney
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield**check against delivery** Introduction It’s great to be here speaking at my second CEDA event. The first was in Melbourne. It was before our first…
Address at the Camp Quality Puppet Showcase Launch
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Tristan for that warm welcome and for the work you do as an Ambassador for Camp Quality. Simon Rountree.…
Keynote Address to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Lisa for that very warm welcome Thank you for having me with you at today’s luncheon. I acknowledge distinguished…
Opening address at the Family and Relationship Services Australia National Conference
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Michael for that warm welcome and for the all the work you do chairing FRSA’s board. It’s a pleasure to…
Address at the Launch of Parliamentarians Against Family Violence
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Parliamentary colleagues; Vice Admiral Ray Griggs; Ladies and gentlemen. Can I begin by congratulating all those involved in bringing together this…
Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW Annual General Meeting
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE May I start by adding my acknowledgment of the traditional owners of this land. Can I also acknowledge Minister Dominello, John Robinson, Mehreen Faruqi,…
Address at the Opening of the Stage 2 Extension of the On Luck Chinese Nursing Home
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Fred Chuah, JP Song Yumin, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China Melbourne Parliamentary colleagues – Bruce Atkinson Anna Burke Jenny…
Opening Address to the Commercial Radio Australia National Radio Conference
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Introduction Well thank you to Joan Warner for that very kind introduction. For those who know Joan will understand, when Joan asks…
Launch of Carers Week 2014, Circular Quay, Sydney
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove, Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, Councillor Mant, the National CEO of Carers Australia – Ara,…
Launch of the South Australian Innovation Hub Trial, BioSA Conference Centre
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Carolyn for your warm welcome. I acknowledge the many members of the aged care sector who have gathered this…
Opening Address to JobSupport’s 600 clients milestone event, Venus Reception Centre, Kogarah
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thanks very much Paul. And ladies and gentlemen what a wonderful afternoon it is. Can I acknowledge at the outset my good…
Address to the Australian Food and Grocery Council Industry Leaders Forum
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Enzo for your kind words and thank you for the work you are doing as Chair of Foodbank Australia.…
Address to Australian Council of Chinese Organisations’ Gala Banquet for 65th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE Thank you Consul General, I will make sure your message is passed on to the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister. Can I start…
Opening of Insight Specialist Primary School
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thanks Alan Lachman and members all of the Insight family. I can well remember the first time I sat down with Alan…
Volunteering – Today’s Imperative
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Ralph Devlin QC. And can I acknowledge your work as President of Surf Life Saving Queensland. It’s a great pleasure…