2024 Curtin Oration

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Treasury prepared a draft 2024 Curtin Oration for delivery by the Treasurer on 25-26 August 2024. Internal emails between Treasury and Prime Minister's Office staff show the speech underwent editorial review before release. Key feedback included requests to incorporate specific government policies—Future Made in Australia, Uni Accord, Fee Free TAFE, and wage rises—particularly in sections discussing the care economy and human capital. PM's Office staff flagged concern that the original draft insufficiently explained the shift from manufacturing to services-based economy without adequately addressing Future Made in Australia, and sought additional mentions of government actions throughout. Treasury noted square-bracketed sections required fact-checking with policy teams. The speech was planned for Monday morning embargo release, timed to the evening delivery.