This is the text of a speech given by Prime Minister John Howard to the Benevolent Society’s Annual Sydney Leadership Dinner at the Sydney Town Hall.

The speech is of interest for its expression of the government’s views on social policy, volunteerism, the obligations of the business sector and the policy record of the Howard government.

Text of speech by John Howard to the Benevolent Society.

To Rob McLean, President of the Benevolent Society, to his colleagues on the Board, to Jane Schwager, to the Sponsors who support the Society’s great work, to participants of the Sydney Leadership Programme – past and present, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: [Read more…]