Brendan Nelson on political leadership
From Brendan Nelson and David Kemp: How Australians Chose Liberalism Over Socialism · · Menzies Research Centre
“it is not about having power for its own sake it's about how power can be used to shape the future of the country that we need for the next generation as john howard said to us so many times david that once the mob as howard would say think that you've run out of ideas that is when they will look to the other side we as liberals must be led by men and women who are prepared to fight for the things in which we believe that are essential for the future of the country and not simply to regard keeping and sustaining power as an end in itself”
On , Brendan Nelson, Senior Vice President; President, Boeing Global at Boeing, spoke about political leadership during Brendan Nelson and David Kemp: How Australians Chose Liberalism Over Socialism on Menzies Research Centre.
About Brendan Nelson
Dr. Brendan Nelson, President of Boeing Global, has been active in media discussions regarding Boeing's strategic outlook and recent challenges. Following the Air India 171 crash involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Nelson described speculation about the aircraft as "wild speculation that is not consistent with facts" and reiterated the company's "complete confidence" in the 787, noting it has completed 5 million commercial flights and carried 1.2 billion passengers. He stated that the aviation industry is operating in "the most complex environment it's seen since World War II," citing supply chain strains, geopolitical headwinds, and tariff impacts. Nelson discussed Boeing's approach to US tariffs, estimating that tariffs on supply chain components outside the US amount to about half a billion dollars, and advocated for a "reciprocal tariff environment which is tariff-free for aviation." In India, Nelson highlighted Boeing's growing presence, including a $200 million engineering and technology center in Bangalore, 7,000 Indian employees, and 375 Indian suppliers. He said Boeing supports "Prime Minister Modi's vision for India, made in India, for India and for the world" and announced upcoming co-investment and co-production deals in defense and autonomous systems. On sustainability, Nelson stated Boeing's ambition is "to get to net zero in aviation by 2050" and that 85% of its R&D budget is invested in sustainability. He also noted that the company expects approximately $100 billion in revenue and $10 billion in free cash flow by 2025-2026.