The National Forum
Mapping our future in the Asian Century
Tuesday, 25th May 2010
Parliament House, Canberra
Program and Participants | Video | Media Coverage | Photo Gallery | Final Report
The Asialink Asia Society National Forum, Mapping our future in the Asian Century, brought together 130 specialists and stakeholders from business, the arts, government, academia and the health and development areas in Parliament House on 25 May 2010.
The Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd, and Opposition Leader, the Hon Tony Abbott, delivered major speeches, and the High Commissioner for India and the Ambassadors for China, Indonesia, Japan and the Republic of Korea participated in a panel dialogue with Professor Tony Milner. Read Final Report
| Highlights of PM Rudd's 2010 Asialink Asia Society National Forum address. Watch full speech |
Hightlights of Tony Abbott's 2010 Asialink Asia Society National Forum address. Watch full speech |
Facilitators
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| Mr Sid Myer | Professor Glyn Davis AC | Ms Jenny McGregor | Professor Tony Milner AM |
Chairmen’s Message
"Welcome to the Asialink and Asia Society 2010 National Forum: “Mapping our future in the Asian Century”. This gathering of many of the most prominent leaders in Australia’s engagement with Asia is a rare opportunity to consider our progress, and identify ways forward. We are delighted with the wealth of experience and knowledge being brought to bear on this central issue of our time." Read more >
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| 9.30 - 10.45am |
The Asian Century Chairmen: Professor Glyn Davis and Mr Sid Myer Facilitators: Professor Tony Milner and Ms Jenny McGregor Key stakeholders and specialists from Business, Education, Diplomacy, Security, the Arts and Health will consider the current progress of Australia’s engagement with Asia and begin identifying strategies and mechanisms to advance Australia’s interests. |
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| 11am - 12noon |
The Asian Century - Session continues |
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| 12 - 12:30pm |
The Opposition Address [watch video | read speech] The Honorable Tony Abbott MP, Leader of the Opposition |
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| 12.30 - 1.00pm |
Lunch Dialogue with Asian Heads of Mission
The panel session will assess Australia’s key relations in Asia to inform the afternoon working group sessions. |
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| 2.30 - 4.00pm |
Breakout Sessions Participants will examine the issues raised in the morning and at the Heads of Mission lunch panel. Groups will identify ways forward for their respective sectors.
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| 4 - 4.45pm |
Summary Plenary: Strategies and mechanisms for tackling the issues we face Chairmen and Facilitators |
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| 5 - 5.20pm |
The Prime Minister's Address [watch video | read speech] The Honorable Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister of Australia |
