We are committed to working cooperatively with business as all of us have a role to play in raising standards of living and the creation of jobs. Trade is important to us. Our position as an exporter is improving, but our efforts need to be focused much more clearly. We need to become more efficient, and our people need to become better educated to be able to build on the existing foundation. The Melbourne Business School is one of the institutions now training the next generation of business leaders and managers.
Business needs managers who can deal with the new challenges with an open mind.
Just as it is no longer possible to run government policy in isolation, it is equally no longer possible to run a business without a good understanding of the factors outside its traditional ambit. I am convinced that the Melbourne Business School will develop its role of promoting a strengthened Australian export culture. I wish the school and its supporters well. It gives me great pleasure therefore to present the Government's financial contribution for this year to the Head of the School, Professor Rose.