Members CEO Briefing with Mr Dennis Richardson AO, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Australia’s Role in the Asia Pacific Century Dennis Richardson commenced as Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in January 2010.  Prior to this he was the Ambassador of Australia to the United States from 2005-2009. Previous positions include as Director-General of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (1996-2005) and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (1993-1996).

Mr Richardson has held various senior public service roles in the Departments of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Immigration (1986-1990) and a range of positions in the then Department of Foreign Affairs (1969-1986) including postings to Nairobi, Port Morseby and Jakarta.

The luncheon briefing is generously sponsored by Sino Resources Capital Pty Ltd and will be held under the Chatham House Rule.   As limited seating is available the luncheon will provide guests with an excellent opportunity to engage the guest speaker in discussion.

Date:		Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Time:		12.00 noon for 12.30pm start to 2.00pm
Venue:		Sino Resources Capital Pty Ltd
		Level 34
		Gateway, Circular Quay
		1 Macquarie Place
		Sydney NSW 2000

This is a Member Event by invitation.
We welcome member inquiries – please contact Lesley Mathews for further information on +61 2 9879 5230 or email l.mathews@asialink.unimelb.edu.au