It is especially pleasing that we are meeting here in Melbourne for the first time. If you remember, Mr. Chairman, the attempt to do so last November was foiled by a clash with Melbourne Cup week and the attendant shortage of hotel rooms. Fortunately, the Victorian Government has not been able to put on a sporting extravaganza to foil our plans this time.
2. Review of last time As on the previous occasion, I would like to start today by recognising that accountability includes being accountable for what was said last time. I will do this by reviewing how the past six months have turned out against the background of what I told the Committee we were expecting last November.