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2012 Speeches

21 May 2012

The acting secretary delivered an opening statement to the Legal and Constitutional Committee: Budget Estimates hearing.

A transcript of the opening statement is available.
See: Opening Statement to Legal and Constitutional Committee ( 77KB PDF file)

29 March 2012

The third Annual Address on Immigration and Citizenship took place on 29 March 2012 at the Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House. The address was presented by Professor Fiona Wood AM, Director of the Burns Service of Western Australia.

The aim of the annual address is to recognise the unique nation building role of Australia's planned migration and citizenship programs, and to encourage discussion about the significance of migration to the nation.

16 March 2012

Mr Kruno Kukoc, First Assistant Secretary, Migration and Visa Policy Division delivered a speech at the 2012 CPD Immigration Law Conference entitled Australia's Migration Program: Integrity, Flexibility and Reform.  The speech focussed on the importance of having a responsive migration program that meets Australia's economic and social needs, while at the same time ensuring integrity is maintained.

A transcript of the speech is available.
See:
Australia's Migration Program: Integrity, Flexibility and Reform – speech (204KB PDF file)
Australia's Migration Program: Integrity, Flexibility and Reform – slides (266KB PDF file)

9 March 2012

The secretary delivered an address to the National Security Institute at the University Canberra.

A transcript of the speech is available.
See: Secretary's address to the National Security Institute, University of Canberra – speech ( 56KB PDF file)

9 March 2012

The secretary delivered an address to the National Security Institute at the University Canberra.

A transcript of the speech is available.
See: Secretary's address to the National Security Institute, University of Canberra – speech ( 56KB PDF file)

29 February 2012

The secretary delivered an opening statement to the Joint Select Committee on Australia's Immigration Detention Network hearing.

A transcript of the opening statement is available.
See: Opening Statement – speech (175KB PDF file)

13 February 2012

The secretary delivered an opening statement to Legal and Constitutional Committee: Additional Budget Estimates hearing.

A transcript of the opening statement is available.
See: Opening Statement to Legal and Constitutional Committee ( 38KB PDF file)

Speeches from previous years

Speeches from previous years are also available.
See:
2011 Speeches
2010 Speeches
2009 Speeches
2008 Speeches
2007 Speeches
2006 Speeches

Presentations

Electronic versions of presentations from past Industry Briefings.
See: Industry Briefings