Antarctica - what is Australia doing there? Fri 22 Feb 2013 6:00pm – 7:00pm WA Maritime Museum 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 AAD ship in Antarctic ice-field Getting Here Address WA Maritime Museum Victoria Quay Road, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia Phone 1300 134 081 By Train The WA Maritime Museum is located within walking distance of Fremantle Station visit the Transperth website for timetables. By Bus The WA Maritime Museum is serviced by the free Fremantle Cat Service, at Red stop 1. Visit the Transperth website for timetables and details. By Car Paid parking is available in the Wilsons car park at the WA Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay Road. By Ferry Captain Cook Cruises offer a range of ferry services from Perth which stop nearby at B-Shed ferry terminal.