Roundtable Discussion
The Northern Territory: A strategic partner for defence industry and allied cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
Date: Friday, 14 November, 2025
Location: Winthrop Hall, The University of Western Australia
This event forms part of a focused dialogue series and is open to invited participants. Registration is required.
Event details
The Perth USAsia Centre is pleased to host a roundtable discussion with the Hon. Lia Finocchiaro MLA, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.
The Northern Territory sits at the heart of Australia’s strategic geography, offering unmatched proximity to our regional partners and frontline access to the Indo-Pacific. As defence and industry cooperation with allies expands, the Territory serves as a critical enabler of capability development and strategic presence.
We will receive insights from the Chief Minister on how the Territory is shaping its role in supporting Australia’s defence industry and contributing to collective security in the region
Guest speaker
The Hon. Lia Finocchiaro MLA,
Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.
Born and bred in the Territory, Lia grew up in Gray in Palmerston and attended local schools right through to the end of year 12.
Graduating with a law degree, after university, she went on to practice as a solicitor, including volunteering her services with Territory social and multicultural communities.
Since being elected to parliament in 2012, she has served in Government and held many roles before becoming Opposition Leader prior to the 2020 Election.
Lia has two beautiful children Isla and Isaac, and a supportive husband, Sam, to keep her feet firmly on the ground. She loves spending time with her family and friends when not serving the community.
Venue
Winthrop Hall
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009
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