New Frontiers in Defence Innovation: AUKUS and Beyond

The UWA Defence and Security Institute invites you to participate in an invitation only Track 1.5 Policy Roundtable on Wednesday 24 August 2022 at UWA in Perth. This roundtable event will be hosted by the UWA DSI. It includes a number of senior Defence and DFAT Officials as well as academic and think tank staff from around the country. The roundtable will explore the theme: New frontiers in defence innovation: AUKUS and beyond In response to the need for the AUKUS Alliance and our close partnerships to adjust to, and innovate for, widening capability gaps and emerging technologies:…

Roundtable Lunch Discussion with Reinhard Bütikofer

The UWA Defence and Security Institute invites you to attend a private roundtable lunch discussion with Mr Reinhard Bütikofer, a Member of the European Parliament for the German Green party. Mr Bütikofer is travelling to Perth, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne as a guest of the Australian Government’s Special Visits Program. This program brings to Australia individuals who can contribute to a greater understanding of Australia’s policies and institutions in their home countries. Mr Bütikofer sits on the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), where he serves as Greens/EFA foreign affairs…

Biosecurity in the Indo-Pacific Roundtable with Tim Inglis

It is my pleasure to invite you to participate in an invitation only roundtable lunch meeting to discuss the release and recommendations of our latest Black Swan Strategy Paper entitled, 'Biosecurity in the Indo-Pacific'. The paper, authored by Associate Professor Tim Inglis, calls for a new approach to pandemic preparedness in the Indo-Pacific. Associate Professor Tim Inglis argues that to avoid the pitfalls of previous top-down initiatives that lacked commitment to sustainment or long-term resourcing, the foundations of the region’s biosecurity must be built deeper and cover both…

Roundtable discussion with Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko

On behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Amit Chakma, it is my pleasure to invite you to a private Roundtable Lunch discussion with Ukraine’s newly installed Ambassador to Australia His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko. Ambassador Myroshnychenko joined Ukraine's foreign service after two decades helping international clients develop solid relationships with the stakeholders in the government, civil society and local community in Ukraine. Ambassador Myroshnychenko is focussed on enhancing Ukraine-Australia bilateral relations through military cooperation, trade and investment, culture,…

ANZUS Pivot Points Roundtable Lunch Discussion with Peter J. Dean

It is my pleasure to invite you to participate in an invitation only roundtable lunch meeting to discuss the release and recommendations of my latest Black Swan Strategy Paper entitled, 'ANZUS Pivot Points: Reappraising ‘The Alliance’ for a New Strategic Age'. The paper calls for a change in focus for the ANZUS Alliance as Australia moves into a new era in the Indo-Pacific region. It argues that “2021 marked the most significant moment in Australia’s alliance-based strategic culture since the signing of ANZUS in 1951.” Last year we saw fundamental changes to the nature and…

Private roundtable lunch with Vice Admiral Professor Paul Maddison, CMM MSM CD

Vice Admiral Maddison, Director of the UNSW Defence Research Institute, discussed his reflections on developing greater synergies between defence capability requirements, industry and the research and university sectors.  Located at UNSW Canberra, on Australian Defence Force Academy campus, Professor Maddison is responsible for enabling, facilitating and integrating UNSW’s ground-breaking defence research capacity across the whole of the university. With a mandate to build deeper relationships and increased collaboration with Commonwealth, State, industry and international partners,…

Private roundtable lunch with Brigadier Brett Chaloner, Commander 13 Brigade (WA)

Brigadier Chaloner discussed his changing role for the WA based 13th Brigade, the pivot in focus toward the Indian Ocean and the littoral approaches to WA, the refocusing of the Army’s 2nd Division and more broadly the thinking and changes in the Australian Army in response to the Defence Strategic Update. BRIG Chaloner entered Army via the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1991 and commissioned in 1994. Following service in Transport and Infantry, BRIG Chaloner completed Commando selection and reinforcement training and served in the 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (Commando)…

Reflecting on 60 Years of Australia-Republic of Korea Diplomatic Relations

The Korea Research Centre of WA and the UWA Defence and Security Institute are delighted to invite you to join us online for a public event to celebrate and reflect on the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Republic of Korea and Australia. This event aims to enhance public understanding of the importance of ROK-Australia relations in the Indo-Pacific region, and to provoke dialogue around the history and future possibilities of this important relationship. The aim of the event is to explore clear priority collaboration agendas, develop and propose areas for further research…

Roundtable Lunch with Vice Admiral Paul Maddison CMM MSM CD

Vice Admiral Maddison will discuss his reflections on developing greater synergies between defence capability requirements, industry and the research and university sectors. Located at UNSW Canberra, on Australian Defence Force Academy campus, Professor Maddison is responsible for enabling, facilitating and integrating UNSW’s ground-breaking defence research capacity across the whole of the university. With a mandate to build deeper relationships and increased collaboration with Commonwealth, State, industry and international partners, the Defence Research Institute aims to strengthen…