Embassy of Australia
United States of America
Embassy address: 1601 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington DC 20036 - Telephone: (202) 797 3000 - Fax: (202) 797 3168

Foreign Minister Rudd :  Speech to the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House : Fault lines in the 21st century global order: Asia rising, Europe declining and the future of 'the West'
 

G'DAY USA 

This month Ambassador Beazley is attending events around the United States supporting G'Day USA 2012.  G'Day USA is an annual program of events designed to showcase Australian business capabilities in the USA - Australia's largest trading and investment partner. Over 25 events during the month of January bring new business, education, entertainment, innovation, and tourism to seven US cities with the goal of strengthening the relationship between Australia and the United States in Business, Innovation and Culture.

In San Francisco Ambassador Beazley attended the Australian Innovation event showcasing Australia's strengths in biotechnology/life sciences, digital economy, and energy. 
 

In San Diego he attended the Defence Martime Science & Australia's Industrial Maritime Capability event.  The event was held in conjunction with CleanTech San Diego and The Maritime Alliance San Diego and highlighted Australian maritime technology capability and promote opportunities for these two regions to work collaboratively.

Los Angeles events include Tourism and Business networking opportunities and a Black Tie Gala Dinner honoring high profile individuals in the entertainment industry for significant contributions in their industries and for excellence in promoting Australia in the United States.  This year's honorees are; Emmy award winning actor, Guy Pearce; multi-platinum musicians Air Supply and NBA basketball player Luc Longley (Chicago Bulls)

In Washington DC Ambassador Beazley will co-host a Policy Symposium on the Future of the US-Australian Alliance with Dr Geoffrey Garret, President, United States Studies Centre.  He will also travel to New York and Chicago to support events.

For more information on all the events of the G'Day USA 2012 program

  

Ambassador Beazley:

Interview with AFP on the US Civil War

2011 ANZAC Day Speech: National Cathedral

2011 ANZAC Lecture : "On ANZUS Turning Sixty"

 

 

Government releases its Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2010-2030
>> The Strategy coincides with 2010 being the United Nations International Year of Biodiversity, in which the world is invited to take action to safeguard the variety of life on Earth; its biodiversity. It is a significant national policy document that will guide how governments, the community, industry and scientists manage and protect Australia's plants, animals and ecosystems over the next twenty years.  

Australia and the G20    
Australia and the United States 

Visiting Australia?                       Visiting the USA?  

Australians in the USA

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