Private Briefing | Ms Penny Williams PSM, Australian Ambassador to Indonesia
VIEW EVENT DETAILSAsia Society Australia and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are pleased to host a private briefing and roundtable discussion with Ms Penny Williams PSM, Australian Ambassador to Indonesia.
Ms Williams is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and was recently Deputy Secretary in the Department. She has previously served overseas as High Commissioner to Malaysia and was Australia’s first Ambassador for Women and Girls. Ms Williams is Australia’s first female Ambassador to Indonesia.
The discussion will focus on deepening our economic engagement with Indonesia, reactions to AUKUS and the upcoming Presidential elections, and will be held under Chatham House Rule.
Date: Monday, 3 April 2023
Time: 10:45am for 11:00am – 12:15pm AEST
Venue: Asia Society Australia, Level 24, Angel Place, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney
This event is by invitation only and registration is essential. For any enquiries, please contact [email protected]
This roundtable is delivered in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
About our Speaker
Ms Penny Williams PSM, Australian Ambassador to Indonesia
Ms Williams is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and was recently Deputy Secretary in the Department. She has previously served overseas as High Commissioner to Malaysia and was Australia’s first Ambassador for Women and Girls. Ms Williams is Australia’s first female Ambassador to Indonesia.
Ms Williams is fluent in Indonesian and holds a Bachelor of Asian Studies (Honours) focused on Indonesia; and a Masters of Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development.