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Since 1997 Asia Society Australia has hosted 19 heads of state from Asia and Australia. Our Leaders on Asia program presents high-profile events with visiting heads of state, ministers, senior officials, dignitaries and leading thinkers from the Indo-Pacific region and Australia. It provides members with a unique direct access to leaders who shape the present and future of our region.

Past Events

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Leaders on Asia | Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham

06 Mar 2019
11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham will address the need for Australia to confront populism and embrace free trade and productive foreign direct investment.
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Indonesia Australia Business Summit Dinner

26 Sep 2018
6 - 8 p.m.
Celebrating the conclusion of IACEPA negotiations and a farewell to our Fellow
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Briefing

Leaders on Asia Address | The Hon Kevin Rudd

18 Jul 2018
12 - 2 p.m.
Asia Society Policy Institute President and Former Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Kevin Rudd, will join us in Sydney for this special event.
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Leaders on Asia Address| H.E. Suresh Prabhu, India

26 Jun 2018
2 - 4 p.m.
Join Asia Society and UNSW at the historic Mint in Sydney for this major public address by H.E. Suresh Prabhu, India's Minister for Commerce and Industry.
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Leaders on Asia | Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Singapore

15 Mar 2018
6 - 9 p.m.
Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to address Asia Society Australia
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Leaders on Asia | Ambassador Chan Heng Chee

13 Mar 2018
7:45 - 9:30 a.m.
A by-invitation breakfast with Asia Society Global Co-chair and Singapore's Ambassador-at-large.
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Leaders on Asia | The Hon. Kevin Rudd

23 Oct 2017
7:45 - 9:15 a.m.
Join us at Herbert Smith Freehill for a breakfast update with Asia Society Policy Institute President and former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, in conversation with Peter Hartcher
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Leaders on Asia | The Hon Chris Bowen MP

29 Sep 2017
12 - 2 p.m.
Join us at Bloomberg Australia for a special event with the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Shadow Treasurer of Australia
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Australia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop

23 Sep 2017
6 - 7:15 a.m.
Sep. 22: Asia Society Policy Institute hosts a moderated discussion with Julie Bishop.
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Celebrating 20 Gala Dinner - SOLD OUT

30 Aug 2017
6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Join us in celebrating two decades of Asia Society in Australia. Tickets now on sale.
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Briefing

Leaders on Asia | A view from the region

29 Aug 2017
12 - 2 p.m.
Asia Society Global Co-Chair, Ronnie Chan shares his insights on Asia’s business and geo-economic landscape and Asia Society’s global agenda.
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Panel Discussion

Leaders on Asia | An evening with Ambassadors to ASEAN

29 May 2017
5:45 - 8 p.m.
Join us for an evening with eleven members of the ASEAN Committee for Permanent Representatives at Norton Rose Fulbright

Upcoming Events

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