AIIA Tasmania is an independent, non-profit organisation seeking to promote interest in, and understanding of, international affairs in Australia.
Tasmania, Australia
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The Australian Institute of International Affairs Tasmania was delighted to meet with His Excellency Beka Dvali, Ambassador of Georgia to Australia. We enjoyed a wide-ranging discussion and hope to host the Ambassador for an event later in the year.
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Please join us on Monday 18 November to hear @lgflake from @PerthUSAsia share his assessment of the outcome of the U.S. election and its implications for Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.
Registrations: aiiatas.glueup.com/event/126…
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For our 2024 Government House Lecture, we were delighted to hear from Mr Mike Noyes, Deputy Director-General of Security at @ASIOGovAu. In its 75th anniversary year, Mr Noyes spoke about the important work that ASIO has done, how this work has changed and why it matters.
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A gentle reminder of our 2024 Government House Lecture. Please register here by 6 November: trybooking.com/1298265
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For our 2024 Government House Lecture, Mike Burgess AM, Director-General of Security, will reflect on the circumstances of ASIO's establishment, the important work ASIO has done for 75 years, how this work has changed and why it matters.
Registrations: trybooking.com/1298265
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our AGM. Congratulations to those who were elected to the State Council - including our new President, Professor Marcus Haward. After the meeting, Professor Nicholas Farrelly gave us a presentation on the state of turmoil in Myanmar.
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We invite you to join us for this year's Annual General Meeting. Following the formal proceedings, Myanmar expert Professor Nicholas Farrelly will speak about its state of ongoing turmoil. The event will begin with refreshments from 5.30pm.
Registrations: aiiatas.glueup.com/event/202…
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Please join us on 25 September to hear Professor Gretta Pecl AM discuss climate change in Tasmania, including the collaborative, interdisciplinary and novel approaches underway here to better communicate the complex issues that surround it.
Registrations: aiiatas.glueup.com/event/119…
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We were delighted to share lunch today with Mr Steph Lysaght, British Consul General, Mrs Oonagh Lewis, British Deputy Consul General, and Mr Frank McGregor, British Honorary Consul for Tasmania. The wide-ranging conversation covered the many links between the UK and Tasmania.
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Claire M Gorman, the ABC’s Head of International Services, joined us on 24 July to discuss the developing role, challenges and impact of ABC international services in a highly sensitive information environment.
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A recording is now available of our event on 26 June with Dr Nitin Verma AM and Mr Richard Warner.
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Please join us on Wednesday 21 August to hear Ms Kim Debenham, Assistant Secretary for Trade and Investment Strategy at @dfat, discuss the outlook for foreign affairs and trade policy over the next 12 months.
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In association with ABC Friends Tasmania, we were delighted to be joined on Wednesday by Claire M Gorman, the ABC's Head of International Services. She shared her thoughts with us on the challenges presented by the ABC's role as an international broadcaster in the Indo-Pacific.
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The ABC’s Head of International Services, Claire M Gorman, will join us for this in-person event on 24 July to discuss the developing role, challenges and impact of ABC international services in a highly sensitive information environment.
Registrations: aiiatas.glueup.com/event/24-…
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A recording is now available of the recent presentation by Professor Donald Rothwell on "AUKUS and International Law: Some unexpected blips?".
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We were delighted to host a lunch today, in conjunction with @ajs_tas, to welcome His Excellency Mr Kazuhiro Suzuki, the Ambassador of Japan to Australia. He was accompanied by Madame Shiho Suzuki and Ms Teruyo Fujisaki, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Canberra.
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Over the past 25 years, Timor Leste has rebuilt itself and established its position on the international stage. Please join us on Wednesday 26 June to hear Dr Nitin Verma and Mr Richard Warner discuss the Timor-Tasmania relationship.
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We were delighted to be joined this evening by Professor Donald Rothwell from the ANU College of Law. Professor Rothwell shared his insights with us on AUKUS and international law.
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Please join us on Tuesday 14 May for a special in-person event with Fedja Zlobec, the Deputy Head of the Delegation of the EU to Australia. Mr Zlobec will discuss the role of the EU in a complex and ever-changing geostrategic environment.
Registrations: aiiatas.glueup.com/event/14-…
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Since AUKUS was announced in 2021, legal issues have been flagged that may prove troublesome for Australia. Please join us on Thursday 9 May to hear Professor Donald Rothwell assess these issues and consider possible Australian responses.
Registrations: aiiatas.glueup.com/event/9-m…
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A recording is now available of the recent lecture by @PeterGreste on "Dying to Tell the Story; Why frontline journalism has never been more important", with concluding remarks by @_TimMcCormack. youtube.com/watch?v=YGKa-v88…
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Dying to Tell the Story: Please join us on 20 March to hear one of Australia's most experienced foreign correspondents, @PeterGreste, explain how reporters operate, the difficulties they face, and why it matters to all of us. aiiatas.glueup.com/event/101… @petergreste
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Islamisation has always been a controversial topic in multicultural Malaysia. In this lecture on Thursday 29 February, Dr Zatul Adnan from Universiti Putra Malaysia will explore Islamisation from the viewpoints of Malaysia's many communities and groups. aiiatas.glueup.com/event/29t…
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Join our panellists @GoldsworthyLyn, Marcus Haward, @indihj, Jeffrey McGee, @AnthonyPress and Shirley Scott at @IMASUTAS on 27 February. This event will explore concerns over increased geopolitical tension in the Antarctic and options for managing it.
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Across Europe, there are clear regional differences in what people expect from democracy. Please join us at 1pm on 22 February 2024 to hear Professor Radoslaw Markowski discuss the changing perceptions of democracy in eastern Europe over the past decade. aiiatas.glueup.com/event/dem…
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For our 2023 Government House Lecture we were delighted to welcome the Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO, who spoke on the Geopolitics of a Rapidly Changing Indo-Pacific.
We also presented a gift to AIIA National Vice President Zara Kimpton OAM, to thank her for many years of support.
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Our 2023 Government House Lecture will take place on Monday 20 November. We are delighted to welcome the Hon. Arthur Sinodonis AO, who will speak on the "Geopolitics of a rapidly changing Indo Pacific".
Please follow the instructions here to register: aiiatas.glueup.com/event/art…
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Against the backdrop of the upcoming Voice referendum, please join us on Wednesday 11 October for a thought-provoking event with @jacob_prehn that will offer a unique international perspective on questions of sovereignty and representation. Registration: utas.edu.au/events/2023/octo…
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On Tuesday evening we were joined by Dr David Agnew, Executive Secretary of @CCAMLR1. He discussed CCAMLR's current work and its importance within the Antarctic Treaty system. Harriet Baillie moderated the discussion, while @bruno_arpi emceed the event.
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On 20 July, we were delighted to hear from Professor Tim McCormack on the latest developments at the International Criminal Court. A recording of his talk is now available online. youtube.com/watch?v=KoqEHXRK…
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A recording of the talk by Stephanie Brantz on 9 May is now available online. Stephanie Brantz is Chair of DFAT's Sports Diplomacy Advisory Council and spoke about the legacy of the Green and Gold Decade and how we can make a real impact. youtube.com/watch?v=p1NsJQUV…
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A recording of the talk by Will Hodgman on 20 June is now available online. Having previously served as Premier of Tasmania, Will provided us with fascinating insights into his experience of serving as High Commissioner to Singapore during the pandemic. youtube.com/watch?v=FK6Fg5iz…
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The UTAS Faculty of Law invites you to a public seminar: 'From UTAS to the World: A Glittering Diplomatic Career'. Her Excellency Ambassador Julie Heckscher, in conversation with Professor Tim McCormack. Wed 9 August 2023, 1-2pm, UTAS Law School. No registration or RSVP required.
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We were delighted to be joined on Tuesday evening by Will Hodgman. Having previously served as Premier of Tasmania, he provided us with fascinating insights into his experience of serving as High Commissioner to Singapore during the pandemic.
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A recording is now available of the recent talk by Dr Geoff Heriot on International Broadcasting and its Contested Role in Australian Statecraft. youtube.com/watch?v=_w8WfH7G…
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Former Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman was appointed Australia's Ambassador to Singapore at the height of the global pandemic. We are delighted that he will be joining us at the RYCT on Tuesday 20 June 2023 to discuss his experiences. Registrations: aiiatas.glueup.com/event/804…
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A recording is now available of our recent event on "Reflections and Challenges" in the South with @AnthonyPress, @indihj and @bruno_arpi. youtube.com/watch?v=B2RorcQ3…
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Everyone thoroughly enjoyed our recent event with @AnthonyPress. Along with @bruno_arpi and @indihj, he pondered future scenarios for Antarctica and the treaty system that underpins it. Our President, Kim Boyer, was also proud to present Dr Press with his Fellowship of the AIIA.
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Reflections and Challenges in the South: Join @AnthonyPress, @bruno_arpi and @indihj to discuss changes in the Antarctic Treaty system over the past 25 years, and explore scenarios for what may lie ahead for the southern continent in an uncertain and conflicted world. (1/2)
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In partnership with @AIIA_WA, we are pleased to be hosting a webinar-only discussion on Malaysian politics following the elections held on 22 November 2022. Wednesday 15 March 2023, 9-10.30pm AEDT. Please register here: aiiawa.glueup.com/event/webi…
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We were delighted to be joined by Nick Warner AO PSM on Wednesday evening for a thought-provoking "fireside chat". Our President, Kim Boyer, was also able to present him with the award for his recent AIIA Fellowship.
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Please join us at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania on Wednesday 15 February for a "fire side chat" with Nick Warner AO PSM. He will share how his career started and discuss how he sees the state of the world. Members free / non-members $10. Registrations: aiiatas.glueup.com/event/in-…
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Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania, hosted this year's Government House Lecture on Monday evening. The Honourable Warwick Smith AO spoke about Foreign Policy within a Trading Nation, the Pacific, Asia and the World - the danger of mediocrity.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the University of Tasmania last night to hear @IanKemish offer his perspective on how Australia has responded to the major international challenges of the last two decades. A recording of the event will be available shortly.
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Thank you to everyone you joined us yesterday evening, either in person or online, to hear the Lord Mayor of Hobart, Councillor Anna Reynolds, talk about the role of a local government leader in international relations. A recording of the event will be available shortly.
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Ian Kemish is a former Australian diplomat, ambassador and head of the Australian consular service. Join us on 5 October to hear him offer a personal perspective on how Australia has responded to the major international challenges of the last two decades. aiiatas.glueup.com/event/aus…
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The recording of our recent webinar on "Trust, Ambiguity & New Security Outlook: India, Southeast Asia & Australia Reflect on AUKUS & Quad" is now available online. youtube.com/watch?v=N4HguWYw…
Please join us on 21 September for a very special event. The Lord Mayor of Hobart, Councillor Anna Reynolds, will speak on the role of a local government leader in international relations. Register here to participate either in-person or online: aiiatas.glueup.com/event/the…
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Investigating War Crimes in the Age of Social Media: Join Dr Matt Killingsworth and Professors Tim McCormack and Alana Mann, to discover challenges and opportunities new media presents to those who investigate wartime atrocities. Thursday 28 July, 6.00pm. eventbrite.com.au/e/investig…
On 29 June, we are delighted to present Professor Gareth Evans, Australia's former Foreign Minister. Professor Evans will share his insights on the world order post-Covid and the role that Australia can play.
In-person: eventbrite.com.au/e/the-worl…
Online: utas.zoom.us/meeting/registe…
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The Quad in 2022: Dialogue and Disruption, Thursday 26 May, 11.30am-12.30pm. Join experts from the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) for analysis from the latest leaders meeting of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. Registration link: asiasociety.org/australia/ev…
We are proud to be supporting this major seminar by the Royal United Services Institute Hobart, in conjunction with IMAS at the University of Tasmania: The Security Challenges of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, Thursday 16 June 2022, 9am-4.15pm. aiiatas.tidyhq.com/public/sc…
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Now available on our YouTube channel: Dr Julie Fedor's compelling presentation on War and Memory in Putin’s Russia. youtube.com/watch?v=7wR8gywl…