Bill Shorten: National Press Club Address

Jan 31, 2017

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has addressed the National Press Club in Canberra, marking the start of the Australian political year.

Shorten

The Labor leader delivered a populist speech that drew heavily on current themes arising from the election of President Donald Trump. Shorten talked of the alienation of voters from the political class and promised to “put people first, politics last”.

Listen to Shorten’s speech (35m – transcript below)

Listen to Shorten take questions (31m)

Watch Shorten’s entire appearance (67m)

Official transcript of Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s Address to the National Press Club.

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, I pay my respects to elders past and present.

And a big welcome back everyone, hope you enjoyed the break.

This week marks the beginning of the political contest for 2017. [Read more…]

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Chris Bowen: The End Of Australian Exceptionalism?

Nov 30, 2016

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has addressed the National Press Club on the ALP’s approach to economic policy.

Bowen

  • Listen to Bowen’s speech (24m – transcript below)
  • Listen to Bowen take questions (37m)
  • Watch Bowen’s complete appearance (61m)

Transcript of Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen’s Address to the National Press Club.

THE END OF AUSTRALIAN EXCEPTIONALISM?

I first acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people, and acknowledge elders past and present and emerging, as well as re-commit myself to the task of eradicating Indigenous disadvantage in Australia. [Read more…]

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John Howard, Historian Of Menzies, Addresses National Press Club

Sep 07, 2016

Ahead of the broadcast of his television documentary on Sir Robert Menzies, former prime minister John Howard has addressed the National Press Club.

Howard

It was Howard’s 40th appearance at the Canberra press club. The documentary on Menzies will be shown on ABC television at the end of this month.

Howard spoke about the Menzies period but also commented on contemporary politics.

He said Senator Sam Dastyari had become a liability for the ALP. He also warned the major parties against embracing identity politics and cautioned against too much legislative interference in political donations. [Read more…]

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Bill Shorten Address To The National Press Club

Aug 24, 2016

The Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten, has delivered his first major speech since the election, addressing the National Press Club, in Canberra.

Shorten

Shorten maintained his attack on the Turnbull government, reiterated his commitment to defending Medicare, and outlined some Budget measures for the government to consider. [Read more…]

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