Speeches

If we could achieve balance and diversity, companies would perform better, driving more opportunities for economic growth in this country. And that means more jobs and more opportunities for our talented future leaders.

In my view one of the most important inputs is having the right people with the right skills in place at the right time.

What good is a ship if its navy does not have a sustainable, innovative and enduring defence industry supporting it through the entire ship life cycle.

Reflecting the commitment of the past, and the challenges the region faces today, helps define Australia’s focus on the future.

The recent and planned Government investment in modernising the Australian Defence Force is pretty significant. I don’t think anyone in this room would deny that.

Commanders Intent – Joint UK and Australian Hawk Solution Development

Hawk Lead In Fighter Capability Assurance Program completion

Continuous Naval Shipbuilding: prosperity from a sovereign industry

Looking back there is no doubt that the Australian Defence Force has made enormous sacrifices for this country, and has demonstrated time and again that it takes a truly collaborative effort between all our armed forces – and our defence industries – to protect us all in the face of hostility.

The total value of Defence exports over the next decade is expected to be more than $500 million.

What a perfect opportunity it is to be discussing workforce capability. I have to say I am very excited about the prospects for the Defence Industry and for South Australia!

This is an exciting day for both Australia and BAE Systems Australia.

Being workforce ready, focusing on workforce capability

Technological Innovation: collaborating to strengthen our nation.

The subject of my talk this morning is the link that exists between business – government – media – and society – and the challenges of trust – technology change and geopolitical turmoil that are effecting us all – wherever we live.