It is a delight to introduce today the final report from the GAP Congress on Regulatory Affairs: "Opportunities for Business".

On 26 September 2008, it was my pleasure to chair the GAP Congress on Regulatory Affairs: Opportunities for Business, held at Victoria's Parliament House in Melbourne.

If two things characterised the proceedings of the Congress, it would be wisdom and good humour. Discussion was robust, with many different points of view, but everyone shared a positive attitude in working towards the common goal of better regulation. While less was said about regulatory opportunity, the concepts and opportunities have continued to generate conversation and analysis.

We were honoured by Minister Tanner changing his schedule to join us. The Minister's thoughtful address over lunch not only sparked conversation on the day, but raised ideas which have been popping up in conversations I've been having ever since.

Peter Fritz often says at the opening of GAP events, "We are here in the atmosphere of enlightened self-interest", of course self-interest is one of the best motivators there is.