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Executive Briefings are a curated series of meetings presented by diplomats, business leaders and subject matter experts from Asia and Australia. Designed to offer a deep dive into the critical issues of the day, to an audience of senior executives from the business, political, educational and cultural institutions that make up the Asia Society network.

Past Events

Briefing

NEW DATE - [WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | An Update from Michael Pezzullo, Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs

Friday 9 Oct 2020
10 - 10:45 a.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members only] How is the COVID-19 pandemic impacting Australia’s security, prosperity, and social resilience?
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[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | The US election and its implications for the Asia-Pacific

Thursday 8 Oct 2020
9:15 - 10 a.m.
Melbourne Time

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What does the upcoming US election mean for Australia and the Asia Pacific?
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[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | An Update from Thailand with H.E. Allan McKinnon PSM and Aim Sinpeng

Thursday 1 Oct 2020
3 - 3:45 p.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members only] How has Thailand managed the pandemic and what will be the lasting social, political, and economic effects of the virus? How is current social discontent and student protests compounding on the crisis?
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[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | Cybersecurity with the Australian Cyber Security Centre and King & Wood Mallesons

Tuesday 15 Sep 2020
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members only] How can we enhance regional and international cooperation on information security? How does government policies in this area effect the corporate sector and its activity in the region?
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[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | An Economic Update with The Hon. Dominic Perrottet MP, Treasurer of New South Wales

Wednesday 26 Aug 2020
12:25 - 1 p.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members only] Join us as the Hon. Dominic Perrottet MP, Treasurer of New South Wales, discusses the economic and fiscal outlook for New South Wales and the role of Asia and key Asian markets in the economic recovery.
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[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | An Update from India with The Hon. Barry O’Farrell AO, High Commissioner to India

Thursday 20 Aug 2020
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members only] How has Covid-19 changed India’s economy and how can Australia benefit from and participate in the country’s economic bounce back?
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[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | An Update from Vietnam with H.E. Robyn Mudie, Ambassador to Vietnam

Tuesday 11 Aug 2020
12 - 12:45 p.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members Only] Can Vietnam leverage its successes in managing public health during Covid-19 into sustained economic growth? How can this contribute to a closer bilateral relationship between Vietnam and Australia?
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[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | Cyber Security with Dr Tobias Feakin, Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology

Thursday 6 Aug 2020
11 - 11:45 a.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members Only] In light of recent cyber-attacks, what is the role of Australia in driving new standards and rules for digital behaviour? How can we harness international cooperation and partnerships to shape a cyber resilient region?
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[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | An Update from Indonesia with H. E. Gary Quinlan AO, Ambassador to Indonesia

Tuesday 28 Jul 2020
3 - 3:45 p.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members Only] What impact will Indonesia’s post-pandemic recovery have on Australia’s own bounce-back?
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[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | An update from the US with H.E. Arthur Sinodinos AO, Ambassador to United States of America

Tuesday 21 Jul 2020
8 - 8:45 a.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members Only] With so many problems at home, is the United States still in a position to play a meaningful role in Asia and on the world stage?
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[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | An Update From Malaysia With Andrew Goledzinowski AM, High Commissioner to Malaysia

Thursday 9 Jul 2020
3 - 3:45 p.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members Only] How has Malaysia managed the COVID-19 pandemic while undergoing a dramatic change of government?
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[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | The Future of International Cooperation with The Hon. Mitch Fifield, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations

Thursday 2 Jul 2020
8 - 8:45 a.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members only] Has 2020 heralded the end of multilateralism as we know it, or provided a moment to reimagine our global systems?

Upcoming Events

Philippines

Briefing

[WEBCAST] Executive Briefing | An Update from the Philippines with H.E. Steve Robinson AO and Michele Ford

29 Oct 2020
3 - 3:45 p.m.

Melbourne Time

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[Members only] How has COVID-19 reinforced existing challenges of endemic levels or corruption, weak political institution, and high levels of poverty in the Philippines?

What's been said

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Event Recap | Executive Briefing with Thomas Lembong

Our Distinguished Fellow shares his insights on the trajectory of the Indonesian economy, the upcoming Indonesian elections, and the state of play with regional neighbours, assuring guests that regardless of political change and exchange Indonesia would remain open to trade and investment.
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Event Recap | Executive Briefing on the India Economic Strategy

Leonie Muldoon, H.E. Harinder Sidhu, and driver of Australia's new India Economic Strategy, Peter Varghese briefed guests on the long term bi-partisan strategy for Australia’s economic relationship with India
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Event Recap | Board Briefing with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires

As Australia refocuses its foreign policy towards Asia, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires reminds us that a rising China should not be likened to a declining U.S. role in the region
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Event Recap | Executive Briefing with Ambassador Jane Duke

Ambassador Jane Duke updated guests on what's next for Australia and ASEAN.
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Event Recap | Australia and Texas Networking Breakfast

Asia Society Australia welcomes Asia Society Texas and United Airlines to Sydney
Event Recap | Executive Briefing with Ambassador Jane Duke

Ambassador Jane Duke speaks about what Australia can expect from the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2018