Speeches

From global leaders and Lowy experts

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The Current State of the World Trading System and Its Likely Future

On 17 September 2019, the Lowy Institute hosted Ambassador Alan Wm Wolff, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization, for a discussion of the risks and opportunities facing world trade at this decisive moment. Mr Wolff became WTO Deputy Director-General in October 2017, after a long

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, addressed the Lowy Institute on 7 August 2019.Jens Stoltenberg served as Prime Minister of Norway from 2000 to 2001 and from 2005 to 2013. He was appointed NATO’s 13th Secretary General in 2014 and his term has been extended

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Address by the Hon. James Marape MP, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea

On 25 July 2019, the Lowy Institute hosted the Hon. James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, for an address titled "A New Book for Papua New Guinea

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The 2017 Lowy Lecture: Then-UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson

On 27 July the UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, delivered the 2017 Lowy Lecture at Sydney Town Hall

By Boris Johnson

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The Trade War, Economic Decoupling and Future Chinese Strategy Towards America

On 13 June 2019, the Lowy Institute hosted the Hon Kevin Rudd for a discussion with Senior Fellow Richard McGregor on Xi Jinping’s China and the new era of strategic competition with the United States across trade, technology, and geopolitics. Below are a podcast of the event and the formal

By Kevin Rudd

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Encryption and citizenship-stripping legislation: Are Australia’s latest security laws necessary and proportionate?

On June 12, 2019, Lowy Institute Research Fellow Dr Rodger Shanahan was joined in conversation with the current Monitor, Dr James Renwick SC to discuss the role of the INSLM and two laws under his review: the so-called ‘encryption laws’ that allow security agencies to access encrypted

By James Renwick

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How Power Adapts to a Changed World

At the 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos, the Lowy Institute’s Hervé Lemahieu used the Asia Power Index to chart what might happen to the distribution of power as we move from an open and consensual world order to one that is defined more by competition and zero-sum politics

By Hervé Lemahieu

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Australian Values, Australia’s Interests — Foreign Policy Under A Shorten Labor Government

On Wednesday 1 May, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Penny Wong gave a speech titled ‘Australian values, Australia’s interests - Foreign policy under a Shorten Labor Government’. After the address, the Lowy Institute’s Executive Director Dr Michael Fullilove chaired an audience Q&

By Penny Wong

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Marise Payne on Australia’s international cyber strategy

The Lowy Institute hosted the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, for an address on Australia’s international cyber strategy

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After the Midterms: Australia, the United States and the international order

Executive Director Dr Michael Fullilove reflects on the Trump administration, the effect of the midterms on US foreign policy and what this means for Australia and the world order. This speech was delivered at the Lowy Institute on 13 November 2018

By Michael Fullilove

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2018 Lowy Institute Media Lecture – Susan Glasser

Susan Glasser, Washington columnist for The New Yorker, delivered the 2018 Media Lecture on Saturday 24 November at the 2018 Media Award Dinner at NSW Parliament House

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The G20 at Ten: Past, Progress and Prospects

Dr David Gruen the Deputy Secretary, Economic, at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and G20 Sherpa addressed the Lowy Institute and spoke about the global economic order and the role of the G20.

By David Gruen

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The Foreign Policy of the Next Labor Government

On 29 October the Honourable Bill Shorten MP outlined the foreign policy of the next Labor government

By Bill Shorten

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The 2018 Lowy Lecture

On 13 September Sir Frank Lowy AC delivered the 2018 Lowy Lecture at Sydney Town Hall

By Frank Lowy

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Conserving the single maritime operating environment

Delivered at the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Commanders Conference, organised by RAN’s Sea Power Centre, on 1 September 2018 in Darwin, Australia

By Euan Graham

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Speech by the Hon Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi on Pacific perspectives on the new geostrategic landscape

The Hon Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister of Samoa, delivered this address at the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Thursday, 30 August 2018

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2018 Lowy Lecture and Dinner: Sir Frank Lowy AC

On the occasion of the fifteenth anniversary of the establishment of the Lowy Institute, the Institute’s board has invited Sir Frank Lowy AC to deliver this year’s Lowy Lecture and Dinner

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Speech by the Hon. Charles Abel, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer of Papua New Guinea

The Hon. Charles Abel, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer of Papua New Guinea, delivered this address at the Lowy Institute, Sydney, on Monday 18 June 2018

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Winston Peters on New Zealand in the Pacific

On 1 March, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters, delivered an address at the Lowy Institute

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Joe Hockey's report card from Washington

On 14 December, Australian Ambassador to the US Joe Hockey delivered an address to the Lowy Institute

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Christopher Pyne on Australia's defence industry

On 13 December the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, Minister for Defence Industry and the Leader of the House of Representatives, delivered an address at the Lowy Institute

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Brexit: An Australian perspective

Lowy Institute Board Director James Spigelman AC delivered this Sir Thomas More Lecture at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in London on 6 December 2017 (Photo: Mario Gutiérrez/Getty Images

By James Spigelman

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Richard Marles on Australia and the Pacific

On 21 November the Hon Richard Marles MP, Shadow Minister for Defence, delivered an address to the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Australia's approach to the Pacific

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'The dying art of disagreement'

On 23 September, New York Times columnist Bret Stephens delivered the keynote speech at the 2017 Lowy Institute Media Award dinner, where he addressed the dying art of disagreement

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Michael Fullilove on Australia in the Trump era

On 2 August, Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove addressed the National Press Club in Canberra on Australia in the Trump era

By Michael Fullilove

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In conversation: Dennis Richardson

On 18 July the Lowy Institute hosted a conversation with Dr Michael Fullilove and Dennis Richardson AO, who until his recent retirement was one of Australia’s most experienced and respected public servants

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Penny Wong on Australia's national interests in a time of disruption

On 6 July the Lowy Institute hosted Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, who spoke on Australia's national interests in a time of disruption (Photo: SydneyHeads/Peter Morris

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Jake Sullivan’s 2017 Owen Harries Lecture

This address was delivered at the Lowy Institute in Sydney on 13 June 2017 (Photo: Peter Morris/Sydney Heads

By Jake Sullivan

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Jean-Marc Ayrault's address to the Lowy Institute

On 2 March, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault addressed the Lowy Institute on France’s outlook on global, regional and bilateral challenges, and its convergence with Australia's views and actions in this region and on the international stage. Photo: Sydney Heads/Peter Morris

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Admiral Harry Harris' 2016 address to the Lowy Institute

On 14 December 2016, Admiral Harry Harris, Commander of US Pacific Command, addressed the Lowy Institute on America's enduring interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific

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Julie Bishop on Australia and the UN Human Rights Council

On 12 December, Australia's Foreign Minister the Hon. Julie Bishop MP addressed the Lowy Institute on human rights around the world, and Australia's candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council

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'Are we there yet?' An address from Natasha Stott Despoja

On 6 December, Natasha Stott Despoja AM, Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls, looked at destinations reached and travels still to be undertaken in the global journey towards gender equality.

By Natasha Stott Despoja

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Michael Keenan on the evolving terrorist threat in Australia

On 26 October, Justice Minister the Hon Michael Keenan MP addressed the Lowy Institute on the evolving terrorist threat to Australia. Mr Keenan’s role within the government is to lead the Commonwealth’s efforts to counter violent extremism and to ensure effective and integrated

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Staying the Course – Keeping the door open to our economy

On 30 September, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Treasurer of Australia, gave an address at the Lowy Institute on the importance of trade, investment, and positive immigration policies to Australia’s economic future

By Scott Morrison

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'A Global ABC' – An address from Michelle Guthrie at the 2016 Lowy Institute Media Awards

On 11 August, at the 2016 Lowy Institute Media Awards dinner, the keynote address was delivered by Michelle Guthrie, managing director of the ABC

By Michelle Guthrie

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Julie Bishop: Address to the Lowy Institute

On 20 June, Hon. Julie Bishop MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, addressed the Lowy Institute on Australia's foreign policy and economic diplomacy

By Julie Bishop

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National interest, good international citizenship and Labor’s foreign policy

On 31 May, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, spoke at the Lowy Institute on how Australia can be a better international citizen

By Tanya Plibersek

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The 2016 Lowy Lecture: The Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull

The 2016 Lowy Lecture, delivered on 23 March by Malcolm Turnbull, was the Prime Minister’s first major address in Australia on our role in the world

By Malcolm Turnbull

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New Zealand’s international priorities for 2016

On 15 March, New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully gave an address at the Lowy Institute for International Policy outlining New Zealand's international agenda for 2016

By Murray McCully

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2015 Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue: Outcomes Report

In this Report, the Lowy Institute’s Melanesia team summarises the outcomes of the third annual Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue. The Dialogue assembled a group of dynamic young leaders from diverse fields in both countries. Discussion focused on redefining employment,

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Interdependence, Alliance and the Winning Edge

In an address to the Lowy Institute, the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett AO CSC RAN, discussed the interconnected nature of naval power in the twenty first century, and how it provides greater military weight and agility to the Australian government in meeting the demands of national

By Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett

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Labor's climate change action plan

On 27 November, the Hon Bill Shorten MP, the Leader of the Opposition, gave a major policy address at the Lowy Institute for International Policy outlining the Opposition’s position on international action on climate change

By Bill Shorten

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The 2015 Owen Harries Lecture – India: Navigating a contested geopolitical landscape

On 11 November, former Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran delivered the 2015 Owen Harries Lecture on India's role in the new global order

By Shyam Saran

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Address by the Hon. Jose Ramos-Horta to the Lowy Institute for International Policy on 29 November 2004

East Timor’s Foreign Minister and Nobel laureate Dr Jose Ramos Horta spoke about the foreign policy and security challenges confronting his fledgling country two and a half years after independence. Dr Ramos Horta is well known in Australia, and internationally, as an activist and

By Jose Ramos-Horta

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Lowy Lecture 2015: General (Ret.) David Petraeus AO

On 2 September 2015, General (Ret.) David Petraeus AO delivered the annual Lowy Lecture.

By David Petraeus

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Address by Peter Varghese AO - An Australian world view: A practitioner's perspective

On 20 August 2015, the Lowy Institute hosted an address from Peter Varghese AO, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Mr Varghese presented his perspective on key themes in Australia’s Foreign Policy

By Peter Varghese

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Address by Robert Thomson - 2015 Lowy Institute Media Award dinner

At the 2015 Lowy Institute Media Awards dinner, the keynote address was delivered by Robert Thomson, CEO of News Corp

By Robert Thomson

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Address by Hon Peter O'Neill CMG MP, Prime Minister Papua New Guinea

On Thursday Thursday 14 May, the Hon Peter O’Neill, MP CMG, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, delivered an address to the Lowy Institute. In his address, Prime Minister O’Neill reflected on Papua New Guinea’s place in the world as it celebrates 40 years of independence

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2014 Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue: Outcomes report

In this Report, the Lowy Institute’s Melanesia team summarises the outcomes of the second annual Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue. This Dialogue set a new standard for frank and broad-ranging discussion between young leaders from diverse fields in both countries. Food

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Response to invitation to comment DFAT, Consular Strategy 2014-16

As a research fellow at the Lowy Institute, together with colleagues and former colleagues, I have been researching issues confronting Australia’s consular service since 2009. The issues we have uncovered were first canvassed in 2009 in the Institute’s Blue Ribbon Panel Report,

By Alex Oliver

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