Australia’s prosperity and security is inherently linked to that of our neighbours, and Southeast Asia remains a key priority for the Australian government.

Join us for an update on our economic relations with ASEAN with Nicholas Moore AO, Special Envoy for Southeast Asia. In developing Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, Moore has been instrumental in shaping Australia’s long-term approach to trade, investment, and regional collaboration.

18 months since the launch of the strategy, our corporate members are invited to a closed-door session to discuss its implementation and practical steps that business and government can take to grow our trade and investment with the region. Whether you are looking to expand your presence in the region or understand the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape, this discussion with Nicholas Moore will offer valuable insights on the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Date: Tuesday 1 April 2025.

Time: 12:15 pm arrival for drinks and networking followed by a 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm briefing over lunch.

Location: Sydney CBD

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

This event is in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and ANZ.

About our speaker

Mr. Nicholas Moore AO, Special Envoy for Southeast Asia

Nicholas Moore is a former Chief Executive Officer of Macquarie Group Limited. He retired in 2018 after 32 years at Macquarie, including 10 years as CEO. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of NSW (UNSW). He was admitted as a solicitor and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. In 2017, Nicholas was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business from UNSW.

He is Chair of Screen Australia, The Centre for Independent Studies, The Smith Family, Willow Technology Corporation, the National Catholic Education Commission, the Financial Regulator Assessment Authority and the Markets Taskforce Expert Advisory Panel (within the Commonwealth Treasury) and Aldus Group. He is a member (and former Chair) of the UNSW Business School Advisory Council, a non-executive director of Q-Biotics Group, and a member of the Council of the National Gallery of Australia.

In November 2022, Nicholas was appointed Special Envoy for Southeast Asia by the Commonwealth Government. Nicholas was previously Chair of the Sydney Opera House Trust, PCYC NSW, and has held directorships at Sydney Airport and Hills Motorway.