Past Events

Failure to do so could have “profound consequences for the world at large,” says Australian Foreign Minister at Asia Society.
In a wide-ranging speech, peppered with Mandarin phrases, Australia's FM touched on history and culture as much as contemporary politics to propose a new “rules-based” way for Asia to accommodate Sino-U.S. rivalries.
Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Julia Gillard MP
Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the commissioning of a white paper on Australia in the Asian Century at and Asia Society luncheon.
Full text of speech Gillard delivered Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Asia Society in Melbourne, Australia.
In Melbourne, the Australian Prime Minister outlines potential benefits and challenges of her country's proximity to Asia.
Professor Hugh White
Professor Hugh White argues against a prevailing belief that Australia eventually has to choose between the two great powers.
World Bank President Robert Zoellick discusses the Chinese economy.
World Bank President emphasizes ties to China in address at Asia Society AustralAsia annual dinner.
AustralAsia Centre Members
Forum explores the contrasting public and private responses to Japan’s recent earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis.