Antarctica - what is Australia doing there? A journey through Australia's interests and activities at the (southern) end of the world

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

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AAD ship in Antarctic ice-field

Batavia Lecture Series 2013
Jason Mundy
General Manager, Strategies Branch, Australian Antarctic Division
Presented in association with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD)

Australia is one of the world's leading Antarctic nations.  What are Australia’s Antarctic interests, how are they relevant today and how are we placed to advance them in an evolving international landscape?

Australia has long been one of the world's leading Antarctic nations, with an extensive science, policy and operational profile on the icy continent and sovereign interests in the Australian Antarctic Territory, which comprises 42 per cent of the continent.  Join Jason Mundy from the AAD’s Strategies Branch as he discusses Australia’s Antarctic interests, their relevance to contemporary Australia, and how we are placed to advance them in an evolving international landscape.

COST: $12 per person. Includes refreshments after the lecture
BOOKINGS: Essential on 9431 8455. Please RSVP by 5.00pm, Wednesday 20 February