Asia Society Australia is pleased to host a dinner with The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong, MP, NSW Minister for Industry and Trade, to discuss the role that Asian-Australians play in advancing Australia’s prosperity and security in Asia. 

Mr. Anoulack Chanthivong, who was born in Laos and migrated with his family to Australia, will share his perspective on how to enhance the role and recognition of Asian-Australians in shaping national discourse and policymaking, particularly regarding Australia's relations with Asia. Mr. Chanthivong will also reflect on how the NSW Government views the role of Asian Australian communities and their contribution to Australia’s broader relations with the region. 

Following his remarks, guests will be invited to participate in a moderated conversation and share their own perspectives. 

The dinner is part of Asia Society Australia’s efforts to support and promote the role of Asian Australians in the national conversation and decision-making on Australia’s relations with Asia. 

Date: Monday 2 December 2024

Venue: Sydney

This event is strictly invitation only and this invitation is non-transferrable. Registration is essential as seats are limited. The event will be held under the Chatham House Rule. For any enquiries, please contact [email protected].

About our Speaker

The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong, MP

After moving to Australia from Laos with his parents and brothers when he was just six, Anoulack attended Robert Townson Primary and Robert Townson High School in Raby.

Before entering Parliament, Anoulack worked as an economist for 13 years and served as a councillor and later as mayor on Campbelltown City Council. After his election as Member for Macquarie Fields in 2015, he served as Shadow Minister for Finance and Shadow Minister for Industry and Trade between 2021 and 2022. Following the election of the Minns Labor Government in March 2023, Anoulack was appointed Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building and Minister for Corrections.