Past Events

Australia and the United States – An Overview

The Australian Deputy Head of Mission to the United States, Ms Katrina Cooper, presented to a roundtable event on Wednesday 10 April 2019 to discuss the Australia-US alliance under President Donald Trump, as well as the recent developments in U.S. domestic politics.

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In Conversation: Gemma Manning, Gemstar Technology

On 5 February 2019, Professor Gordon Flake, CEO of the Perth USAsia Centre, facilitated an event hosted by Gemstar which provided advice to WA businesses about entering the ASEAN Market.

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A Post-State of the Union Address and Republican Politics in the United States

American politics and the current state of the Republican Party formed the focus of an event hosted by the Perth USAsia Centre and the Policy Committee of the Liberal Party of Australia (WA division) on 6 February 2019. 

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Examining the Midterm Results

Professor Simon Jackman, an experienced US election analyst, visited Perth shortly after the 6 November US Midterm Elections. In a dramatic time in American history, Professor Jackman’s visit provided an opportunity to discuss the latest electoral developments in the US and their implications for President Trump, the US constitutional system and American policy.

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Measuring Asia's Power

On 28 November 2018, the Perth USAsia Centre launched the Asia Power Index, in collaboration with the Lowy Institute, at Government House in Perth. The Asia Power Index developed by the Lowy Institute is an analytical tool for sharpening debate on power in the Asia-Pacific.

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United States Space Capability and the Indo-Pacific Era in Space

On 26 September 2018 the Perth USAsia Centre hosted a private roundtable luncheon with the Hon. Madelyn Creedon, former Principal Deputy Administrator of the US National Nuclear Security Administration.

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China Matters Fourth Young Professionals National Meeting

In partnership with China Matters, the Perth USAsia Centre co-hosted the Fourth Young Professionals national meeting on 7 September 2018 at St Georges College, The University of Western Australia.

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The Australia-US Relationship in the Indo-Pacific Era

On 27 August 2018, Australia's Ambassador to the United States, The Hon Joe Hockey, joined the Perth USAsia Centre for a private roundtable under the Chatham House Rule which focused on Australia-US relations.

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AKBC WA Conference: Maturing the Korea-Australia Investment Relationship

The inaugural Korea-Western Australia Business Forum was hosted at the Westin Hotel in Perth, in collaboration with the Perth USAsia Centre. Dr Jeffrey Wilson, Head of Research, delivered a keynote speech on "Maturing the Korea-Australia Investment Relationship".

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