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The Unpredictable Century Ahead

Jack Bartel - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Jack Bartel

The great game is shifting. It has been played in Europe and the Middle East, but now it’s shifting to Asia. The phenomenal rise of China as a near-peerless economic power has left many questions in the minds of state leaders; the answers to which will play a major role in the future of the international system. The most significant of those questions are: what will the Chinese do with their power? And what will we, in turn, do to secure our own? The first question has not yet been answered. The Chinese are notoriously (and most likely intentionally) unpredictable when it comes to foreign policy. In a recent discussion with Dr. Michael Fullilove, a Global Issues Director at the Lowy Institute, it was suggested that there are positive precedents in Chinese foreign policy, but there are also many ambiguities. He argued optimistically that the Chinese have no history of being expansionist or extreme, which hopefully is an indicator of future Chinese behavior. However, Fullilove notes that over the past decade there has been a sporadically upward trend in Chinese assertiveness on the international stage; a sign of their growing confidence. The larger picture of Chinese behavior, according to Fullilove, is that the Middle Kingdom is “usually cautious, occasionally strident, and always unpredictable”, making it very difficult for onlookers to determine the best approach. Furthermore, this situation is of particular significance to the United States – given that their relationship with China is now the world’s most important – and it is of particular difficulty for America’s allies in East and South East Asia as their vital interests increasingly lay between the two.

In light of President Obama’s recent visit to Australia, Dr. Fullilove directed a discussion with members of the American Australian Association on the future of the United States-Australia alliance with a particular emphasis on the complicating factor of Chinese power. Fullilove praised the American President for his pragmatic approach to foreign policy, specifically his “re-weighing” of regional priorities. President Obama, as he reinforced in his speech to the Australian Parliament, intends to engage more heavily with East Asia where long-term US interests are better served, while minimizing the United State’s focus on the Middle East. This approach to America’s foreign relations is a positive sign for Australia. Under the Obama administration the United States will attempt to engage with China through diplomacy, a welcome reassurance for the region that aggressive policies, such as containment, will not be pursued.

In the changing power dynamics of East Asia Australians have much to look forward to. Australia has already experienced enormous profits from growing Chinese consumption, especially the Australian mining and education sectors. The rise of China and the subsequent attention that the Obama administration intends to give it also has benefits. As the United States invests more time and attention to the growing region, Australia will likely receive a larger slice of that pie.

However, while the economic benefits for Australia are obvious, and the political benefits of a more attentive United States are clear, the intentions of a strengthening China are not. Australia remains one of those states that is not yet sure how to approach its political relationship with the Chinese; especially given its long-established alliance with the United States. Australia is caught between two crucial partners that have a long history of grinding diplomacy – to strengthen relations with one may come at the cost of the relationship with the other. And for Australia’s economy, or its security, that cost could be too high.

While the future of Chinese foreign policy remains as unpredictable as its current strategy, the future of East Asian diplomacy, and in many ways the future of the international system, hangs in the balance. For now it seems that the Australian approach is to walk a tightrope, to foster closer relations with both powers. At least for now this is a sensible and pragmatic strategy. But, as Dr. Fullilove put it, Australia needs to prepare itself as both the Chinese and the Americans begin to ask harder questions. Australia has maintained a strong alliance with the United States, economically, politically and militarily. It has fought alongside the United States in all of their major conflicts of the past century, and Australians have been able to do so without paying a large price in blood or in treasure. In the new century, as the great game shifts to their region, however, Australians are going to have to bet bigger and possibly pay a higher price for the alliances they keep.

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US President Barack Obama, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Australian PM Julia Gillard

9-Feb-12 1:00 PM

Australia Day Black Tie Gala - Wrap Up

Michelle Muller - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT


2012 Black Tie Gala Wrap Up Over 600 people gathered at Cipriani Wall Street on January 20, 2012 for the 9^th Annual American Australian Association and G’Day USA Black Tie Gala, presented by National Australia Bank. Special guests included Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer, The Hon Wayne Swan MP, Australian Ambassador to the United States, The Hon Kim Beazley, AC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Hon David Bradbury MP, Australian Carbon Trust Chair, Robert Hill, Former United States Ambassador to Australia, Robert McCallum Jr., Wally Mariani AM of Qantas, Anthony Pratt of Pratt Industries , Rich Rauchenberger of NAB and Honorees for the evening Darren Thomas of T & R Pastoral and David Droga of Droga5. Guests enjoyed a Cocktail Reception at the Museum of American Finance before walking across Wall Street toward the voices of the Qantas Choir at Cipriani. To commence the evening’s program, the Qantas Choir then took to the stage and sung the American and Australian National Anthems. The Choir was then joined by Australia’s Got Talent winner, Jack Vidgen with a show-stopping performance from the remarkable 14 year old singer. Master of Ceremonies, Jamie Durie appeared on the stage toward the end of the energetically charged “Got the Music in Me”, and joined in on the singing, much to the audience’s surprise and delight. Australian Celebrity Chef Pete Evans prepared the evening’s three-course menu, using the finest Australian ingredients matched with - you guessed it – some great Australian wines. The spotlight of the evening was on the two honorees, Darren Thomas of T & R Pastoral and David Droga of Droga5: two inspirational Australians who have accomplished significant achievements in the United States. They were presented with awards and both made gracious acceptance speeches. To top off the night, Multiplatinum Selling Artist Guy Sebastian entertained the crowd in his signature style, and introduced Australians in New York to his new single “Don’t Worry Be Happy”. But the night wasn’t over! Guests relocated to the ballroom mezzanine for an after party, complete with a party band and much dancing. Visit the G’Day USA websitefor more information and the full schedule of Australia Week events. Black Tie Gala Qantas Raffle Over $9,000 was raised for the American Australian Association’s Dame Joan Sutherland Fund, which assists aspiring artists in Australia and America – a fantastic result! Thank you again to our raffle sponsors Qantas, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, JetBlue Airways, The Handlery Hotel San Francisco and Dinosaur Designs. View the Raffle Prize Winners Announcement Photos Below is a selection of photos from the evening. More photos can be viewed by visiting: http://www.barbaragreenimages.com/gday_usa_black_tie_gala_ny_2012/ and http://www.kineticmedianyc.com/photos/btgala/

	About Australia Day Learn about the history of Australia Day with links to some great sites of interest.
	Previous Gala Dinners Find out about some of the more recent Australia Day Gala Dinners here.

9-Feb-12 1:00 PM

2011-2012 US to Australia Fellows

Jhelum Bagchi - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:59:12 GMT

Award of Fellowships to top American Scholars

The American Australian Association is awarding Fellowships to some of America's brightest researchers. The Fellows are conducting pioneering research in a diverse range of fields at top Australian institutions. The Fellowships elicited keen interest from a highly competitive pool of researchers from leading US universities.

The Education Fund

The Association annually awards Fellowships for postgraduate and postdoctoral research, particularly in medicine, science and engineering. Fellowships are awarded to American researchers through its US to Australia Fellowship Program as well as through its Australia to US Fellowship Program. To date, over 100 Fellows have received awards totaling over $3.5 million.

The Fellowships are funded through sponsorship of key corporate members and a series of Annual Benefit Dinners honoring prominent Australians and Americans. Further information on the Education Program is available on our website at http://www.americanaustralian.org/education/

2011-2012 US to Australia Fellows

	2011 University of Queensland Fellow William Hatleberg Bowdoin College/University of Queensland Research Interest: Evolutionary Biology William recently graduated from Bowdoin College where his research focused on the evolution and phylo-genetics of deep-sea annelid worms. At the University of Queensland, William will study marine sponge genomics to understand the evolution of the developmental processes associated with body plan formation and the origins of animal complexity.

	2011-12 Sir Keith Murdoch Fellow David Wilson Barrow Neurological Institute/Centre for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Research Interest : Neurosurgery David is a resident in neurosurgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona. He is interested in minimally-invasive surgical approaches to tumors located at the base of the skull and in the deep portions of the brain. He will be working as a neurosurgical fellow to Dr. Charles Teo and will focus on the use of neuroendoscopy in surgically treating brain tumors.

	2011-12 Sir Keith Murdoch Fellow Rachelle Johnson Vanderbilt University/St. Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research Research Interest: Bone Cell Biology Rachelle is working as a post-doctoral scientist after receiving her PhD in Cancer Biology from Vanderbilt University. Her research focuses on the signaling pathways that drive bone cell function and how these pathways can be targeted to restore bone quality in degenerative bone diseases such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

	2011-12 Sir Keith Murdoch Fellow Rebecca Sweet Yale University/Australian National University Research Interest: Autoimmunity Rebecca received her Ph.D. in Immunobiology at Yale University. At the Australian National University, she will investigate the molecular mechanism underlying Neuropsychiatric Lupus.

	2011-12 Sir Keith Murdoch Fellow Talia Mota UC Davis/University of Melbourne Research Interest: HIV Latency Talia has a B.Sc in genetics from UC Davis and is doing her PhD at the University of Melbourne in Microbiology and Immunology. She is investigating epigenetic mechanisms that control the silencing and reactivation of HIV in latently infected resting T cells.

	2011-12 Sir Keith Murdoch Fellow Kristal Cain Indiana University/Australian National University Research Interest: Biology Kristal will be working at the Australian National University as a postdoctoral researcher after finishing her PhD in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at Indiana University. Her work examines how changes in environmental variables (e.g. rainfall or temperature) affect ecological and social processes in free-living birds.

	2011-12 Sir Keith Murdoch Fellow Ashley Moon Johns Hopkins University/University of Queensland Research Interest:Medicine Ashley graduated from Johns Hopkins and worked on reproductive health education and program support before starting medical school at the University of Queensland. Her research focuses on alternate vaccine delivery methods for the HPV vaccine designed as an immunopreventive measure against cervical cancer in developing countries.

8-Feb-12 1:59 PM

Australia Day Black Tie Gala QANTAS RAFFLE Winners Announced

Rollette Lusanta - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Proceeds from the raffle support the American Australian Association’s
Dame Joan Sutherland Fund, which assists aspiring artists in Australia and America.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS

Grand Prize Winner - Abe Sancher

Two *Business Class Round Trip Airfares from New York to Australia flying Qantas

and a 5 nights accommodation at The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

in a Grand Premier Full Harbor View Room with Executive Club access

*conditions apply

Second Prize Winner - Michael Anderson

Two Round Trip Airfares between any JetBlue destination

and 2 nights accommodation at the Handlery Union Square Hotel San Francisco

in a Deluxe Suite and a complimentary bottle of wine

Third Prize Winner - Michael Purcell

Handmade Resin Homewares by Australian designers, Dinosaur Designs

to the value of $1000

Date Drawn: Friday, January 20, 2012 at the

American Australian Association & G'Day USA Black Tie Gala

26-Jan-12 9:00 AM

Deadline EXTENDED: American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship

Jhelum Bagchi - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:59:50 GMT

American Australian Association
APSA Congressional Fellowship

The American Australian Association is pleased to offer the American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship in 2012. Applications close February 28th 2012.

APSA Congressional Fellowship

Program: work on Capitol Hill Congressional staff to gain an understanding of the US legislative process.

Duration: 9 months starting November 2012.

Open to: political scientists, journalists, federal executives or international scholars.

Funds: up to US$40,000.

APSA Fellow will receive funds of up to US$40,000 via a monthly stipend, funds for program related international travel, book purchases and program field trips.

Criteria

Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia
Exceptional writing and speaking skills
Three years work experience
Potential candidates include: political journalists, early-to-mid-career academics, and experts from the fields of foreign policy, economics, migration, environment, science, and social issues
The Fellow will be chosen based on a commitment to US-Australian relations, quality of their written and oral presentation, professional excellence, and current and future involvement in the public policy process in Australia

Application Information:

Detailed resume and cover letter
3 professional letters of recommendation with full contact details
Writing sample (one published or unpublished manuscript)
Personal essay addressing the significance of the Congressional Fellowship program for your future career and professional goals
Applications close February 28th 2012
For further application information, please visit our APSA Congressional Fellowship page
For questions regarding your application and for submission, please contact Jhelum Bagchi at +1 212 338 6860 ext. 208 or jhelum.bagchi@aaanyc.org

For further information regarding APSA and the Congressional Fellowship, please visit their website

20-Jan-12 12:59 PM

REMINDER: AAA & G'Day USA Securitization Discussion & Reception - January 19th, 2012

Debbie Chappel - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:59:34 GMT

American Australian Association
and G’day USA

invite you to attend a

RECEPTION & PANEL DISCUSSION

Securitization in the U.S. and Australia
Where are we Now?

Thursday, 19 January 2012
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Reception
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Panel Discussion

Mayer Brown LLP
1675 Broadway
(at 52nd Street)
New York NY 10019

PANELISTS

James Austin, Chief Financial Officer, FirstMac Limited
John Barry, Head of Securitization, Australasia, National Australia Bank
Laurie Goodman, Senior Managing Director, Amherst Securities Group
David Moffitt, Partner, Mead Park Management

MODERATOR
Jason Kravitt, Senior Partner, Mayer Brown LLP

DISCUSSION TOPICS

What are the lessons of the Global Financial Crisis for the U.S. and Australia in comparison with each other? (This will include a discussion of what happened in each country that was similar or different.)
What will it take to reinvigorate the cross border securitization market between Australia and the U.S.? To reinvigorate the U.S. / Australia cross border market, do we need more regulation or less?
What is wrong with what we have? What don't we have that we need?
What are the panelists predictions for the future?

REGISTRATION / INFORMATION
For security reasons, advance registration for this event is required.
Register here

For further information on this event please contact Debbie Chappel - debbie.chappel@aaanyc.org / tel: 212 338 6860 x203

EVENT SPONSORS:

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:

11-Jan-12 1:59 PM

Applications Open: 2012 American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship

Jhelum Bagchi - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT

American Australian Association
APSA Congressional Fellowship

The American Australian Association is pleased to offer the American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship in 2012. Applications close February 28th 2012.

APSA Congressional Fellowship

Program: work on Capitol Hill Congressional staff to gain an understanding of the US legislative process.

Duration: 9 months starting November 2012.

Open to: political scientists, journalists, federal executives or international scholars.

Funds: up to US$40,000.

APSA Fellow will receive funds of up to US$40,000 via a monthly stipend, funds for program related international travel, book purchases and program field trips.

Criteria

Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia
Exceptional writing and speaking skills
Three years work experience
Potential candidates include: political journalists, early-to-mid-career academics, and experts from the fields of foreign policy, economics, migration, environment, science, and social issues
The Fellow will be chosen based on a commitment to US-Australian relations, quality of their written and oral presentation, professional excellence, and current and future involvement in the public policy process in Australia

Application Information:

Detailed resume and cover letter
3 professional letters of recommendation with full contact details
Writing sample (one published or unpublished manuscript)
Personal essay addressing the significance of the Congressional Fellowship program for your future career and professional goals
Applications close February 28th 2012
For further application information, please visit our APSA Congressional Fellowship page
For questions regarding your application and for submission, please contact Jhelum Bagchi at +1 212 338 6860 ext. 208 or jhelum.bagchi@aaanyc.org

For further information regarding APSA and the Congressional Fellowship, please visit their website

5-Jan-12 2:00 PM

Australia Day Black Tie Gala QANTAS RAFFLE

Rollette Lusanta - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Proceeds go to the Association’s Dame Joan Sutherland Fund,

which assists aspiring artists in Australia and America.

Grand Prize

Two *Business Class Round Trip Airfares from New York to Australia flying Qantas

and a 5 nights accommodation at The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

in a Grand Premier Full Harbor View Room with Executive Club access

*conditions apply

Second Prize

Two Round Trip Airfares between any JetBlue destination

and 2 nights accommodation at the Handlery Union Square Hotel San Francisco

in a Deluxe Suite and a complimentary bottle of wine

Third Prize

Handmade Resin Homewares by Australian designers, Dinosaur Designs

to the value of $1000

Drawing Date: Friday, January 20, 2012 at the

American Australian Association & G'Day USA Black Tie Gala

Winners do not need to be present to collect the first or second prizes.

Tickets: 1 for $10 3 for $25 6 for $40 12 for $60 25 for $100
(note minimum purchase with credit card $25)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS ONLINE

DOWNLOAD ORDER FORM

Contact Rollette Lusanta on rollette.lusanta@aaanyc.org or 212.338.6860 ex 304

To purchase tickets to the
American Australian Association and G'Day USA Black Tie Gala
please visit our webpage or contact Michelle Muller on

michelle.muller@aaanyc.org or call 212.338.6860 ex 201

19-Dec-11 5:00 PM

Newsletter - December 2011

Rollette Lusanta - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT

December 2011

On behalf of the Board and Staff of the American Australian Association we thank you for your ongoing support during the year and would like to wish you and your loved ones very Happy Holidays.

As 2011 draws to a close on what has been another very successful year for the Association, I would like to reflect on some of the year’s many highlights. The Association commenced the year with our annual Australia Day Black Tie Gala at Cipriani Wall Street held in conjunction with G’Day USA. Long time Association Patron and U.S. – Australian business leader Anthony Pratt, Chairman, Pratt Industries was honored.

Shortly thereafter the Association hosted a high profile welcome dinner for Australian Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard MP at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York on her inaugural visit to the United States. Other notable highlights in the corporate program included Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Steven’s address at our Annual Spring Lecture Lunch in April. A new event, the Summer Arts Soiree at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn was added to the Social calendar. The Association continues its regular monthly receptions and Melbourne Cup, as well as the Corporate Golf Day and Finance & Investment series.

The year drew to a close with our Annual Benefit Dinner on November 9th, honoring Jeff Immelt, CEO and Chairman, GE and James Gorman, President & CEO, Morgan Stanley. The Dinner raised $2 million in funds for the Association and the Education Fund and saw the announcement of an additional five new Education Fellowships, expanding the number of Fellowships offered each year by the Association to thirty. California and Boston continue to expand their membership base and are adding new program activities to their event calendars.

The Association is busy planning ahead and looking forward to further growth in 2012 and we are excited to offer the following event programs early in the New Year.

NY - January 19th – AAA & G’Day USA Forum, Securitization in the U.S. and Australia: Where are we Now?

NY - January 20th – AAA & G’Day USA Australia Day Black Tie Gala

NE – January 24th – Australia Day Boston Dinner

NY – February 6th – Discussion and Reception with Dr. Michael Fullilove: President Obama’s Australia Visit and U.S.-Australia-China Relations in an Election Year

I would like to again thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in the Association as we continue to work towards strengthening the alliance between the United States and Australia.

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season,

Francis Cassidy

President

American Australian Association and G'Day USA

invite you to the Australia Day

Please join us as we honor Darren Thomas of T&R Pastoral

Friday, January 20, 2012

7:00 pm Cocktail Reception
at Museum of American Finance
8:00 pm Dinner followed by Dancing
at Cipriani Wall Street

Featured Entertainment by Guy Sebastian,
Multiplatinum Selling Artist

Click here for more info

2011 Benefit Dinner honors GE's Jeffrey Immelt and Morgan Stanley's James Gorman

The American Australian Association thanks all generous supporters of the 2011 Benefit Dinner - a huge success with $2 million in funds raised. Over 600 people gathered at Cipriani Wall Street on November 9 for the Annual Benefit Dinner honoring Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman and CEO of GE and James Gorman, President and CEO of Morgan Stanley. More…

Click HERE for the 2011 Benefit Dinner Photo Gallery.

Click HERE for the 2011 Benefit Dinner Video Highlights.

Education Program

The Education Fund has had a very successful year – awarding 16 Aus to US and 6 US to Aus Fellowships and increasing the Fellowship award to US$30,000. Since the Fund’s launch, the number of applications received each year by the Association has steadily increased, along with the quality of applicants. The high level of scholastic talent and capability is evident in all of the Fellows appointed in fields ranging from medicine to sustainability.

Six new Fellowships will be offered next year extending our Fellowship to wider scope of applicants on both sides of the Pacific.
- Baillie Family Foundation – Fellowship at Stanford Business school
- Pratt Industries
- University of Queensland – funding two Fellowships
- Westfield Group

Social and Cultural

The fall season brought forth many events from our Social & Cultural calendar, as well as some new favorites. From a laugh-out-loud trivia night to an elegant wine tasting dinner, the Association featured an assortment of event programming that was enjoyed by many members and friends alike. Highlights:

10th Annual Wine Tasting Dinner at SHO Shaun Hergatt

Guests gathered in the Financial District for a lesson in Signature Blends from the Wine Angel. Michele Anderson, Master of Wine was the host. The menu included American and Australian samplings of Semillon Blanc, Rose, Meritage & Shiraz Cabernet. The eight featured blends were paired with a delicious three-course dinner crafted by Chef Hergatt.

Halloween & Horses: The Haunted Melbourne Cup
“Fancy dress” had multiple meanings at our annual broadcast of the Melbourne Cup where spooky costumes and fashions on the field came together at the Upper West Side restaurant bar, The Sunburnt Calf, for the ultimate American/Australian celebration.

Sunday Spotlight Series: No One is an Island
With the leadership of Cultural Committee chair, Brendan Moffitt, the new series launched with an artists’ panel moderated by the Association’s Cultural Committee Visual Art Advisor, Claire Bridge, at Chandelier Creative agency’s penthouse in SoHo. Each of the four featured panelists discussed their point of view as an artist and how their perspectives have been shaped with time and travel.

Upcoming Events

New York

Friday, January 20th
Black Tie Gala
Cipriani Wall Street, New York

Thursday, January 19th
Securitization in the US & Australia Panel Discussion and Reception
Mayer Brown LLP, New York

Monday, February 6th
President Obama's Australia Visit and U.S.-Australia-China Relations, Discussion and Reception with Dr. Michael Fullilove
New York

California

Thursday, January 12th

Australia US Investor Conference, Los Angeles
The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, LA

New England

Tuesday, January 24th
Australia Day Boston Dinner
The Wharf Room, Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston

For more upcoming events, be sure to check our Events Calendar

Boston

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The Wharf Room, Boston Harbor Hotel
Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

6.30pm Wine Reception
7.30pm Four Course Wine Paired Dinner

For further information, please contact
Louisa Teo at Louisa.Teo@aaanyc.org
or call 617.595.6583

2012 QANTAS Raffle

Click here to purchase raffle tickets

California

2011 California Business Awards Lunch

The American
Australian Association held their California Business Awards Luncheon honoring Stella Travel Services USA (AUS) and Orion Health (NZ) in The Grand Ballroom at Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica.

Initiated in 2003, the American Australian Association Business Awards pay tribute to outstanding organizations whose achievements and contributions enhance corporate ties between Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

Previous honorees include: Westfield Corporation, Warner Bros, Fox Entertainment Group, Fosters Wine Estates, Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Macquarie Group, Resmed, Hamilton Jet and Les Mills International.

The Awards Luncheon was attended by 100 members of the Australian, New Zealand and American Business Community in Los Angeles, corporate and government representatives including the Australian and New Zealand Consuls-General.

New Zealand Wine Tasting and Fundraiser
The New Zealand Consul-General, Los Angeles hosted over 150 wine enthusiasts at his residence in Brentwood in November. Guests sampled 30 New Zealand wines and a menu featuring fresh New Zealand produce including cheese, mussels, New Zealand lamb and kiwi fruit while raising money for the Doug Wisor Memorial scholarship that sends an American wine-maker to New Zealand to learn the art of wine-making. Thanks to The Food Lawyers, The New Zealand Consulate General and New Zealand Trade and Enterprize for their generous support.

Melbourne Cup, Halloween and Horses Halloween Party, Los Angeles
Association members joined Australians in LA for our annual Melbourne Cup Party this year at Busby's West. With the cup falling on Halloween night, the best-dressed competition was a highlight!! Thanks to Coopers Beer and The Aussie Product Company for their support.

California Future Events:

Australia/ US Investor Conference
Thursday January 12, 2012, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
As part of G'Day USA, The Inaugural Annual Australia / US Investor conference is an ideal setting for new business development, exchange of ideas, creation of deal flow, location of capital sources, and high-end networking. This conference aims to provide Australian companies, both public and private, to present their story to a US audience mostly comprised of institutional investors with a view to create opportunities for Australian Companies in the US market. The conference will feature more than 50 companies from a diverse selection of both domestic and international companies engaged in the Resources/Agribusiness, Technology (Biotech, Cleantech + Digital Media), Financial Services and Diversified Industrial Sector. Companies will be showcased through a combination of company presentations, Q&A sessions, and one-on-one meetings designed to provide investors with an in-depth perspective on the investment opportunities present in these companies today. For more information and to register, visit: www.cappelloaustraliaconference.com

Digital Down Under
Thursday January 17, 2012
Ray Kutzman Theater at CAA, Los Angeles
Join us as we explore why Australia and The US remain such attractive markets for innovation through strategic partnerships, R&D, and the export of great entreprenuerial ideas. As part of G'Day USA 2012, this event will highight the growing connection between the two "silicon coasts" - Australia and Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.australia-week.com

Dame Joan Sutherland Fund

The Dame Joan Sutherland Fund for aspiring Australian artists continues to grow and we are perpetually impressed by the talent of applicants. Monies raised through the Association’s Qantas Raffle have provided the foundation for this program. We are very proud of all recipients. To learn more about our DJSF artists, click here.

12-Dec-11 11:00 AM

American Australian Association (California) congratulates 2011 Business Awards Honorees

Rollette Lusanta - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Thursday, December 1st, 2011, Los Angeles California – The American Australian Association California honored Stella Travel Services USA (AUS) and Orion Health (NZ) at its 2011 Business Awards today in The Grand Ballroom at Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica.

“The American Australian Association is proud to present the 2011 California Business Awards to Stella Travel Services (USA) and Orion Health, Inc. Both organizations are shining examples of excellence in business and cross-cultural enterprise.

“The Association is proud to present these awards for their great contribution in growing business and commercial links in our part of the world,” said Marina Batliwalla, American Australian Association California Committee Chair.

Initiated in 2003, the American Australian Association Business Awards pay tribute to outstanding organizations whose achievements and contributions enhance corporate ties between Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Previous honorees include: Westfield Corporation, Warner Bros, Fox Entertainment Group, Foster’s Wine Estates, Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Macquarie Group, Resmed, Hamilton Jet and Les Mills International. The Awards Lunch was attended by more than 100 corporate and government representatives including the Australian and New Zealand Consuls-General.
Association Patron and Chairman and CEO of News Corporation, Rupert Murdoch AC sent the following message to be read out at the event:
"With world economies still in a fragile state, the vital economic links between Australia, New Zealand and the United States have never been more important. Our unique vision, shared values and – above all – a pioneering spirit that values free markets and free people are truly beacons to the world.
“I’m proud to honor two world-class companies – Orion Health and Stella Travel Services – that share this commitment to excellence and are helping bring our nations, and the world, closer together."
FOR EVENT PHOTOS, CLICK HERE

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About Stella Travel Services (USA)
Australian Honoree Stella Travel Services USA (STS) is the largest dedicated distributor of travel to Australia and the South Pacific. STS is the US subsidiary of the Jetset Travelworld Group who have operations in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, United Kingdom, Asia and South Africa, STS operates both wholesale and retail travel operations in North America. Based in El Segundo, CA the company trades under the following brands: Qantas Vacations, Travel2, Islands In The Sun and Travelscene. Stella Travel Services has been operating in the US since 1985 and currently employs 80 people and generates annual revenue of US$70 million.

About Orion Health, Inc.
New Zealand Honoree Orion Health, Inc., was founded in 1993 and is the only global, independently owned eHealth software company and the world’s leading provider of health information exchange (HIE) and healthcare integration solutions. Worldwide, Orion Health solutions are used by more than 400 healthcare organizations and 200,000 clinicians, who serve a population of over 60 million patients. In the U.S., more than 90,000 clinicians and 700 provider facilities use Orion Health solutions to streamline data exchange between departments, facilities and hospital systems. Orion Health currently has 500 staff in 14 international locations including offices in Santa Monica, Phoenix and Boston in the US. Current revenue for the FY2011 is US$65 million.

12-Dec-11 9:00 AM

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY USA FOUNDATION: P/T PAID ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

David Anstice - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT

This 501 ( c ) 3 Foundation supports educational gift giving in the USA for alumni and friends of the University of Sydney. It has collected donations totalling over $2 million for educational support since it's inception in the early 1990's.

The Foundation is looking for a person who can spend 1 or 2 days a week helping the Secretary/Treasurer (Matt Hall) and the Chairman (David Anstice) with tasks including administering the annual solicitation campaign, sending out donation receipts, liaising with the Development Office at the University, support required for donors, filing of an annual tax return, the Foundation accounts, a brokerage account for donations involving stocks and securities, etc.. There is no Foundation office and working from home or an existing office will thus be necessary. Geographic location is likely not an issue.

The position is remunerated.

If you have any interest or questions please call/email David Anstice on 215-300-1696 or danstice@comcast.net, or Matt Hall on 410-733-9444 or hallma@mail.NIH.gov.

6-Dec-11 10:00 AM

AAA & G'DAY USA Black Tie Gala 2012

Michelle Muller - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:00:00 GMT


	FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 7:00PM Cocktail Reception Museum of American Finance 48 Wall Street, New York 8:00pm Dinner followed by Dancing Directly across the street at Cipriani Wall Street 55 Wall Street, New York Please join us as we honor DARREN THOMAS OF T&R PASTORAL For his significant business accomplishments Hosted by JAMIE DURIE Australian Landscape Designer & Television Personality Featured Entertainment GUY SEBASTIAN Multiplatinum Selling Artist Performance by JACK VIDGEN & QANTAS CHOIR RESERVE TICKETS NOW Corporate Table Reservation Form click here Individual Ticket Reservation Form click here For more information, please contact australiaday@aaanyc.org or call 212.338.6860 ex. 201

2-Dec-11 5:00 PM

2012 Australia Day Dinner Boston

Louisa Teo - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT

The American Australian Association cordially invites you

Australia Day Boston Dinner
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The Wharf Room, Boston Harbor Hotel

Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

6.30pm Wine Reception

7.30pm Four Course Wine Paired Dinner

Reserve Tickets Now

Corporate Table Reservation Form click here Individual Ticket Reservations click here

*Order before January 13 and receive the
Early Bird Special

For further information, please contact
Louisa Teo at Louisa.Teo@aaanyc.org
or call 617.595.6583

2-Dec-11 11:00 AM

Australia Day Boston Dinner - 2012 QANTAS Raffle

Debbie Chappel - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT

2012 QANTAS RAFFLE

Proceeds from the raffle support the Association's Dame Joan Sutherland Fund which assists aspiring artists in Australia and America.

GRAND PRIZE

Two Round Trip Airfares* from Boston to Australia
flying Qantas and American Airlines *conditions apply

Note: Winner need not be present to collect the Grand Prize

Second Prize	Third Prize
Dinner for two at Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, Boston Harbor Hotel	$100 Gift Certificate for K.O. Catering and Pies

Note: Winner must be present to collect 2nd and 3rd place prizes.

Drawing Date: 6:30 - 10:00 pm, Tuesday, January 24th 2012 at Australia Day Boston Dinner, Boston Harbor Hotel

Raffle Ticket Prices:

1 for 10; 3 for $25; 6 for $40; 12 for $60; 25 for $100

(Note: minimum credit card purchase is $40)

To purchase raffle tickets please download and complete the attached order form and return to michelle.muller@aaanyc.org

(Please do not fax form after 4pm, January 24th as it will not be included)

To purchase tickets for the Australia Day Boston Dinner please visit our webpage or for more information please contact:

Louisa Teo
louisa.teo@aaanyc.org /
Tel: 1 617 595 6583

Debbie Chappel
debbie.chappel@aaanyc.org /
Tel: 1 212 338 6860 x 203

30-Nov-11 1:00 PM

AAA & G'Day USA Securitization Discussion & Reception - January 19th, 2012

Debbie Chappel - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:49:24 GMT

American Australian Association
and G’day USA

invite you to attend a

SECURITIZATION DISCUSSION & RECEPTION

with the

American Securitization Forum

on

Thursday, 19 January 2012
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Reception
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Panel Discussion

at

1675 Broadway
(at 52nd Street)
New York NY 10019

PANELISTS

Greg Medcraft, Co-founder, American Securitization Forum & Chairman,
Australian Securities & Investment Commission
Tom Deutsch, Executive Director, American Securitization Forum
Laurie Goodman, Senior Managing Director, Amherst Securities Group, LP

MODERATOR
Jason Kravitt, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP

DISCUSSION TOPICS

What are the lessons of the Global Financial Crisis for the U.S. and Australia in comparison with each other? (This will include a discussion of what happened in each country that was similar or different.)
What will it take to reinvigorate the cross border securitization market between Australia and the U.S.?
To reinvigorate the U.S. / Australia cross border market, do we need more regulation or less? What is wrong with what we have? What don't we have that we need?
What are the panelists predictions for the future?

REGISTRATION
For security reasons, advance registration for this event is required.
Register here

For further information on this event please contact Debbie Chappel - debbie.chappel@aaanyc.org / tel: 212 338 6860 x203

SPONSORED BY

18-Nov-11 3:49 PM

2011 Benefit Dinner honors GE's Jeffrey Immelt and Morgan Stanley's James Gorman

Michelle Muller - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:00:00 GMT

2011 Benefit Dinner honors
.
GE's Jeffrey Immelt and Morgan Stanley's James Gorman

Click here for photos

View the video highlights

The American Australian Association thanks you for your generous support of the 2011 Benefit Dinner - a runaway success with $2 million in funds raised.

Over 600 people gathered at Cipriani Wall Street in New York last night for the American Australian Association's Benefit Dinner honoring Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman and CEO of GE and James Gorman, President and CEO of Morgan Stanley.

The stellar evening was hosted by FOX News Channel’s Bill Hemmer and attended by high-level corporate leaders. Key supporters included Rupert Murdoch AC, Chairman and CEO of News Corporation, Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company, Chris Beale, Managing Partner of Alinda Capital Partners, Peter Lowy, CEO of Westfield Group, Melody Meyer, President of Chevron Asia Pacific, Jim Rosenthal, Chief Operating Officer of Morgan Stanley, James J.Mulva, Chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips, John B. Hess, Chairman and CEO of Hess Corporation, Li Ka-shing, Chairman of Hutchison Whampoa Limited, Eugene A. Ludwig, Founder and CEO of Promontory Financial Group, LLC and Kingdom Holding Company. Please visit the Association's website for the full listing of Key Sponsors.

Darren Criss from Fox's Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series Glee took the stage and entertained the audience with songs from West Side Story and Teenage Dream. View part of his performance here.

Funds raised at the Dinner support the Association’s Education Fund. To date, more than 100 Fellows have received awards totaling over US$3.5 million to pursue advanced studies in critical fields such as medical research and sustainability at top institutions including Harvard, Princeton and MIT. The Education Fund Fellowships has grown exponentially with over 22 awards this year. This prestigious award has been increased to up to $30,000 per award. Corporate Fellowships include Alcoa Foundation, Amgen Inc, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, The Dow Chemical Company, Merck and Co, Morgan Stanley, Pratt Industries, Qantas, Sir Keith Murdoch, Westfield and University of Queensland.

For information, please contact our Vice President Diane Sinclair on (212) 338-6860 ext 217 or diane.sinclair@aaanyc.org or visit the American Australian Association website.

Sidney Nolan The Chase 1946
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra I Gift of Sunday Reed, 1977

10-Nov-11 5:00 PM

Australian Short Film in Boston

Rebel Neary - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:37:48 GMT

The American Australian Association, New England presents

A U S T R A L I A N S H O R T F I L M T O D A Y

7.00pm, Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Room 6-120, MIT Campus

Cambridge, MA 02139

Free Admission

Please register to ensure seating

Featuring the latest and greatest award-winning films from Down Under

New York-based Australian curator, Susan Talbot, will introduce the films

The Lost Thing

Generously supported by the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lecture Series Committee

9-Nov-11 9:37 AM

Applications CLOSING Nov 15th: US to Australia Fellowships

Jhelum Bagchi - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:05:04 GMT

The American Australian Association is currently accepting applications for its US to Australia Fellowship Program. The program offers fellowships of up to AU$30,000 to American researchers or students wishing to undertake advanced research or study in Australia. Through these Educational Fellowships, the Association encourages intellectual collaboration and innovation, building on the strong social and economic partnerships between Australia and the United States.

Fields of study/research supported by the fellowships:

- Medicine

- Life sciences (particularly in oceanography/marine sciences and stem cell research)

- Sustainability

- Geosciences, including geology, geophysics and reservoir engineering

- Engineering

- Mining

General Requirements:

- Applicant's research or study must be at graduate or postgraduate level

- Acceptance into an Australian educational institution for full time study

- American citizenship or permanent resident of America

Deadline: November 15th 2011

For online applications click here

Click here for online application instructions.

Please send enquiries to jhelum.bagchi@aaanyc.org

About the Education Fund

To date, over 100 Fellows have received awards totaling over US$3.5 million to pursue studies in critical fields - from key medical research to sustainability - at top institutions in the US and Australian such as MIT, Harvard, Columbia, Australian National University and the Universities of Queensland and Victoria.

8-Nov-11 10:05 AM

Benefit Dinner 2011

Michelle Muller - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT

November 9 • Reception 6:30pm • Dinner 7:30pm • Cipriani Wall Street, New York • Black Tie

The American Australian Association

Benefit Dinner 2011

Wednesday, November 9

Reception at 6:30pm • Dinner at 7:30pm • Black Tie

Cipriani Wall Street

55 Wall Street • New York

The 2011 Benefit Dinner is pleased to announce strong leadership and corporate support for our honorees GE Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Immelt and Morgan Stanley President & CEO James Gorman.

News Corporation • The Dow Chemical Company • Westfield Group

Alinda Capital Partners LLC • Chevron Asia Pacific • Morgan Stanley

ConocoPhillips • Hess Corporation • Promontory Financial Group, LLC

Kingdom Holding Company • Hutchison Whampoa Limited

Raytheon Company • Merck & Co., Inc. • Bechtel Group, Inc.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch • Commonwealth Bank of Australia • Shintech

Proceeds from the Benefit Dinner support the Association's Education Fund. To date, more than 100 Fellows have received awards totaling over US$3.5 million to pursue advanced studies in critical fields such as medical research and sustainability at top institutions including Harvard, Princeton and MIT.

Please visit the Association's website for the full listing of Key Sponsors.

Special Guests

FOX News Channel’s Bill Hemmer will be your Master of Ceremonies for the evening and you will be entertained by Darren Criss from Fox's Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series Glee.

After Party - Piano Bar - Cipriani Mezzanine

As part of the evening, we are pleased to host an After Party Piano Bar to 11.30pm on the mezzanine of Cipriani Wall Street. Relax and enjoy the sounds of Van Morrison, Porter, Gershwin and Bernstein tunes performed by American and Australian singers and musicians currently performing at the Metropolitan Opera and other world class venues.

Driving, Parking and Transport Directions

This year's Benefit Dinner is in New York's Financial District at Cipriani Wall Street. Please view the transport, driving and parking information prior to the evening.

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For information, please contact our Vice President Diane Sinclair on (212) 338-6860 ext 217 or diane.sinclair@aaanyc.org or visit the American Australian Association website.

Sidney Nolan The Chase 1946
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra I Gift of Sunday Reed, 1977

7-Nov-11 2:00 PM

Entertainment and After Party

Michelle Muller - noemail@americanaustralian.org — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT

November 9 • Reception 6:30pm • Dinner 7:30pm • Cipriani Wall Street, New York • Black Tie

Entertainment and After Party

The Association's Benefit Dinner 2011 promises to be a stellar evening with FOX News Channel’s Bill Hemmer as Master of Ceremonies and a performance by Darren Criss from Fox's Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series Glee.

Bill Hemmer is the co-anchor of America's Newsroom (9-11 AM/ET), anchoring several key breaking news events as they unfold each morning and securing key interviews with top news makers.

Darren Criss is an actor and multi-Billboard charting musician and composer, who currently stars as Blaine Anderson on Fox's Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series Glee.

After Party - Piano Bar - Cipriani Mezzanine

We are pleased to announce an After Party Piano Bar to 11.30pm on the mezzanine of Cipriani Wall Street. Relax and enjoy the sounds of Van Morrison, Porter, Gershwin and Bernstein tunes performed by American and Australian singers and musicians currently performing at the Metropolitan Opera and other world class venues.

For more information, please visit the American Australian Association website.

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The Benefit Dinner honoring GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt and Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman will take place on November 9 at Cipriani Wall Street, New York. Proceeds from the Benefit Dinner support the Association's Education Fund. To date, more than 100 Fellows have received awards totaling over US$3.5 million to pursue advanced studies in critical fields such as medical research and sustainability at top institutions including Harvard, Princeton and MIT.

For information, please contact our Vice President Diane Sinclair on (212) 338-6860 ext 217 or diane.sinclair@aaanyc.org.

The American Australian Association thanks the 2011 Benefit Dinner Sponsors

Sidney Nolan The Chase 1946
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra I Gift of Sunday Reed, 1977

25-Oct-11 2:00 PM