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Dunlop Lecture
"My sword I give to him that shall succeed me in my pilgrimage"
John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress.
The Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Lecture encourages eminent Australians and Asians to present their vision for Australia-Asia relations into the 21st century and to commemorate the life and vision of Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop.
The lecture consistently attracts high profile speakers and is the occasion for awarding the Dunlop Asia Medal and Dunlop Asia Fellowships.
The Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asia Lecture was inaugurated in December 1993, by the then Prime Minister of Australia, Paul Keating, to commemorate the life of the late Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop, one of Australia's most revered citizens and a pioneer of Australia-Asia relations
The Asialink Dunlop Lectures are proudly supported by:
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Past Lectures
14th Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Medal Presentation
6 December 2007
Tim Fischer AC, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Ministry of Trade and Chairman of Tourism Australia.
Listen to a recording of Tim Fischer’s speech (iLecture) or download the text of his citation [PDF, 80kb, 3pages]
13th Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Medal Presentation
1 February 2007
The 2006 Asialink Dunlop Medal was presented to Sister Mary Theodore OAM, Founder of the MITHRA Foundation, Chennai, India by Mrs. Janette Howard at a private function in Sydney. Sister Theodore was nominated for her dedication in creating a teaching, occupational therapy and boarding centre for disabled children of Chennai.
Listen to a recording of the conversation featuring broadcaster Jennifer Byrne and Sister Theodore (iLecture).
12th Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Lecture
3 November 2005
Mr Paul Kelly, Editor-At-Large, The Australian
Engagement with Asia as a National Project
The text of Paul Kelly's speech is available. [PDF, 48kb, 5pages]
11th Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Medal Presentation
3 June 2005
Dr Harold Clough, AO, OBE FTS - a pioneer in establishing business relations with Asia and, in particular, investing in Indonesia through Clough Ltd. His depth of understanding of business in Asia and his enthusiasm in promoting the great benefits of continuing Australia-Asia engagement in a continuing inspiration to future generations.
The text of Dr Harold Clough's citation is available. [PDF, 60kb, 3pages]
10th Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Lecture
16 October 2003
Mr Ian J Macfarlane, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia
Asia's role in Australia's economic future
The text of Ian Macfarlane's speech is available. [PDF, 287kb, 8pages]
9th Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Lecture
6 February 2002
The Hon Gough Whitlam AC QC, and Mrs Margaret Whitlam AO .
Australia, Asia & The United States.
The transcript of Gough Whitlam's speech is available.
The transcript of Kevin Rudd's speech is available.
8th Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Lecture
24 November 2000
The Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser AC CH, Chairman, CARE Australia, Former Prime Minister of Australia (1975 - 1983).
Australia, Asia & The United States.
The text of Malcolm Fraser's speech is available.
Video Highlights of Malcolm Fraser's speech are available
7th Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Lecture
December 1999
Lieutenant General John Sanderson, Former Chief of Australian Army and chairman, Consilium Group and PAXIQUEST Consulting on Australia's Millennial Shift - A new role in Asia?
The text of Lieutenant General John Sanderson's speech is available.
6th Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Lecture
December, 1998
Professor Wang Gung Wu, Director, East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore presented Memories of War: Reflections on Asian Values to more than 250 in attendance at the Telstra Theatrette, Melbourne.
5th Annual Dunlop Asialink Lecture
November 1997
The Hon John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, delivered the Fourth Annual Dunlop Asialink Lecture and presented awards to the Dunlop Asia Awards Medallist and Fellows at the Plaza Ballroom, Regent Theatre, Melbourne.
The text of Hon John Howard's speech is available.
4th Annual Dunlop Asialink Lecture
July 1996
Asialink was honoured to host HE Mrs Sadako Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, who presented this year's Dunlop Asialink Lecture over lunch in the ANZ Pavilion of the Victorian Arts Centre. Mrs Ogata spoke on the work the UN is doing to contend with the refugee situation in the context of her vision for the future of the Asia-Pacific region.
3rd Annual Dunlop Asialink Lecture and Seventh Asialink Lecture
November 1995
The Honourable Ung Huot, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Cambodia, discussed Cambodia's evolving relationship with Australia and the major issues facing Cambodia as it moves into the 21st century.
2nd Annual Dunlop Asialink Lecture and Third Asialink Lecture
October 1994
Senator Gareth Evans delivered the second Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Lecture in conjunction with the announcement of the inaugural Dunlop Asia Fellow and the first Dunlop Asia Medal recipient.
The text of Senator Evans' speech is available.
Inaugural Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Lecture
December 1993
Prime Minister Paul Keating delivered the inaugural Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Lecture at the Victorian Arts Centre. The audience numbered over 300 and the lecture was broadcast into Southeast Asia and Southern China by Australia Television International.
Establishment funding for the Asialink Lecture Series was provided by the Truby and Florence Williams Charitable Trust of ANZ Trustees.