Over six years, Labor ran up a $667 billion debt on the nation’s credit card. Every single month this debt is costing us a billion dollars just to cover the interest bill. You didn’t ask for Labor’s l
Later this year, Brisbane will host the leaders of the world’s biggest economies at the G20 summit. This year’s summit will focus on boosting economic growth – because stronger economic growth is the
Tomorrow, the Government will be re-introducing our Bill to scrap the carbon tax. Scrapping the carbon tax is a vital part of this Government’s Economic Action Strategy because the carbon tax is bad f
Today is a National Day of Mourning. We will pause. We will give thanks for their lives and we will pray for their loved ones. Flags will be lowered across the country. Our national leaders will atten
I want to update you about what the Government is doing to make our country as safe and secure as possible. Events in Syria, Iraq and elsewhere and the rise of violent extremism have reminded us that
Good morning everybody. Angelina Jolie and I are delighted to welcome you to the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. We began campaigning, as you probably know, two years ago because we
This Remembrance Day marks 96 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the Great War. The Great War was the crucible in which our nation’s identity was forged. From a population of under five mi
This Remembrance Day marks 96 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the Great War. The Great War was the crucible in which our nation’s identity was forged. From a population of under five mi
This week marks the centenary of the Australian landing at Anzac Cove. On that day, some 750 were killed. Nearly 9,000 would lose their lives at Gallipoli before the evacuation eight months later. Ove
Christmas is a joyful and loving time when we welcome home far-flung family and friends, and relax and reminisce with those closest to us. It is also a time for reflection, and thanking those who have
Happy International Women's Day! I join you in celebrating the extraordinary achievements of women in Australia and around the world. Critical to any economy and society is ensuring that the ingen
