Leadership Speeches

Our experts offer a unique perspectives on topics including law, business, economics, human rights, environment. Whether addressing local governing bodies or international think-tanks, these speeches are reflective of the knowledge, experience and interests of Corrs' leaders.

Thinking about the Asian Century

18th April 2012

This speech was delivered by Partner & CEO John W.H. Denton at the Eaber Saber Public Forum on "Thinking about the Asian Century", held at the Australian National University (ANU) on 18 April 2012.

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Australia's China Challenge

28th November 2011

Australia can have first class infrastructure and industries - but we may need to rely on Chinese capital and skilled labour. Are we ready to do so?

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Investment in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

22nd November 2011

Foreign investment flows have become increasingly important in underpinning international commerce particularly in Australia where foreign capital accounts for half of Australia's total capital stock.

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Is Australia managing?

21st November 2011

How has the Global Financial Crisis impacted our nation and what is the outlook for Australia’s trade and competitiveness?

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Australia’s trade and investment performance in Asia

16th November 2011

Australia’s future trade and investment performance in Asia will underpin our future economic prospects. There continue to be important opportunities for Australian trade and investment in Asia. But we also face many challenges.

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Sustainable investment in least developing nations

1st May 2011

When focusing on issues that are important to least developed nations, economic growth and a reduction in poverty should be the highest priority.

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Action to liberalise global trade and investment

17th November 2010

Australia and Canada share a strong commitment to multilateral trade and investment liberalisation. What steps can be taken to make this a reality in the first half of the 21st century?

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World Leadership and the Art of Diplomacy

5th November 2010

What does it take to be a global leader and what are the qualities of leadership that will hold an individual in good stead on the world's stage?

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How can we strengthen our economies and our societies?

14th October 2010

Greater openness to commercial and wider relationships is integral to strengthening our economies and our societies. If we aspire for a better future, we must put long term interests above short term considerations.

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Global growth through enhanced trade

14th October 2010

In order to see trade continue to drive global economic growth in the first half of the 21st century, the major powers will need to give a higher priority to multilateral trade reform.

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