AIIA Tasmania

AIIA Tasmania is an independent, non-profit organisation seeking to promote interest in, and understanding of, international affairs in Australia.

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

The Australian Institute of International Affairs Tasmania was delighted to meet with His Excellency Beka Dvali, Ambassador of Georgia to Australia. We enjoyed a wide-ranging discussion and hope to host the Ambassador for an event later in the year.

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

Please join us on Monday 18 November to hear @lgflake from @PerthUSAsia share his assessment of the outcome of the U.S. election and its implications for Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.

Registrations: https://t.co/bjeFNhCocf

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

For our 2024 Government House Lecture, we were delighted to hear from Mr Mike Noyes, Deputy Director-General of Security at @ASIOGovAu. In its 75th anniversary year, Mr Noyes spoke about the important work that ASIO has done, how this work has changed and why it matters.

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

A gentle reminder of our 2024 Government House Lecture. Please register here by 6 November: https://t.co/dlefLdeSmw

[Australian Institute of International Affairs @AIIANational]

Great line up for this year's AIIA national conference! https://t.co/Qr6bas25hy If you want a taste of this year's conference on 🇦🇺 Australian foreign policy and 🌏international affairs, check out our highlights reel from last year. Breakouts, masterclasses and other sessions are filling up, so register now to claim your place! Discounts on bundled tickets available until October 31.

[Tony Press @AnthonyPress]

***Special Antarctic Seminar on the Antarctic inspection regime: Hobart, 15 October at 5:30pm. International Speakers and Panel. An interesting look at a subject that's seen a bit of coverage in the latest Australian #AntarcticInquiry.
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[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

For our 2024 Government House Lecture, Mike Burgess AM, Director-General of Security, will reflect on the circumstances of ASIO's establishment, the important work ASIO has done for 75 years, how this work has changed and why it matters.

Registrations: https://t.co/6ZTBFceilq

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our AGM. Congratulations to those who were elected to the State Council - including our new President, Professor Marcus Haward. After the meeting, Professor Nicholas Farrelly gave us a presentation on the state of turmoil in Myanmar.

[Tony Press @AnthonyPress]

Special Antarctic Seminar on the Antarctic inspection regime: Hobart, 15 October at 5:30pm. International Speakers and Panel. An interesting look at a subject that's seen a bit of coverage in the latest Australian #Antarctic Inquiry. @IMASUTAS @AIIATAS @AIIANational @UTAS_ /->

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

This year's Plimsoll Lecture will be delivered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong. Join us on 15 October to hear Senator Wong take a deep dive into the importance of Australia's role in an ever-changing global landscape.

https://t.co/rD1UoMXt7O

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

We invite you to join us for this year's Annual General Meeting. Following the formal proceedings, Myanmar expert Professor Nicholas Farrelly will speak about its state of ongoing turmoil. The event will begin with refreshments from 5.30pm.

Registrations: https://t.co/TGviWXafRS

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

Please join us on 25 September to hear Professor Gretta Pecl AM discuss climate change in Tasmania, including the collaborative, interdisciplinary and novel approaches underway here to better communicate the complex issues that surround it.

Registrations: https://t.co/STsP8ifI1x

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

We were delighted to share lunch today with Mr Steph Lysaght, British Consul General, Mrs Oonagh Lewis, British Deputy Consul General, and Mr Frank McGregor, British Honorary Consul for Tasmania. The wide-ranging conversation covered the many links between the UK and Tasmania.

[Bruno Arpi @bruno_arpi]

🚨The Re-emergence of Common Heritage of Humankind and the Future of Space Mining with A/Prof @mcgee15_ , Dr Bin Li, and Dr Yucong Wang 🛰️🚀
@UTASLaw @uonlawschool

https://t.co/VZygEoozPf

[The Lowy Institute @LowyInstitute]

Pacific Islanders have found their region, previously undervalued by larger powers, now a focal point for strategic competition. A new @LowyInstitute Data Snapshot examines the drivers, battle grounds and consequences of geopolitical rivalry in the region.
https://t.co/l2FZlwLTli

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

The Geneva Conventions at 75: do the laws of war still have a fighting chance in today’s bloody world? https://t.co/NVjGGEUj6t

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

Claire M Gorman, the ABC’s Head of International Services, joined us on 24 July to discuss the developing role, challenges and impact of ABC international services in a highly sensitive information environment.

https://t.co/3bmnbrA7yB

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

A recording is now available of our event on 26 June with Dr Nitin Verma AM and Mr Richard Warner.

https://t.co/PkMmhb3rml

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

Please join us on Wednesday 21 August to hear Ms Kim Debenham, Assistant Secretary for Trade and Investment Strategy at @dfat, discuss the outlook for foreign affairs and trade policy over the next 12 months.

Registrations: https://t.co/4t6IElxACi

[AIIA Tasmania @AIIATAS]

In association with ABC Friends Tasmania, we were delighted to be joined on Wednesday by Claire M Gorman, the ABC's Head of International Services. She shared her thoughts with us on the challenges presented by the ABC's role as an international broadcaster in the Indo-Pacific.