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Who We Are

Established in 1924 and formed as a national body conference proceedings. Members receive a sub- in 1933, Institute of International Af- scription to The Diplomat through a cooperative ar- fairs is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit or- rangement. The AIIA also maintains close contacts ganisation with more than 1600 members across 7 with over 100 sister institutes and like-minded or- state and territory Branches. The AIIA hosts various ganizations throughout the world. events, offers educational opportunities and pro- duces publications, all designed to meet its objective The AIIA offers a number of ways to get involved of providing a forum for the presentation and dis- including membership, events, publishing, youth cussion of a wide range of views on contemporary networks, education programs, donation and volun- international issues. teering. For more information please visit www.aiia.asn.au. Over the years, the AIIA has been honoured by the involvement of many distinguished figures including: Former Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies, Former Chief Justices Sir Garfield Barwick, Sir John Latham and Sir Owen Dixon, Former Governor General Lord Casey, and distinguished Australians Sir Ian Clunies Ross, Sir Richard Boyer and Sir Russel Madigan. His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC, the Governor-General of , was the AIIA’s Honorary Visitor during 2007-8.

The AIIA hosted more than 150 events in 2007-8 on current international issues of concern to Australia. It publishes the highly-ranked Australian Journal of International Affairs and long-standing Australia in Participants at ‘Australia as a Middle Power’ World Affairs series as well as occasional papers and Colloquium, Manning Clark House, 8 September 2007

At a Glance

7 – AIIA State and Territory Branches 17 – Languages spoken by National Office interns and staff 25 – Interns and professional volunteers hosted by the National Office 34 – World citation ranking of the Australian Journal of International Affairs 43 – Embassies and consulates with AIIA membership 47 – Schools with AIIA membership 61 – Years of tracking Australian foreign policy in the Australian Journal of International Affairs 75 - Years as a national organisation 110 – Contacts with other Institutes of International Affairs worldwide 151 - AIIA events in 2007-8 350 – People who attended an AIIA VIC careers conference 1644 – AIIA members nationwide

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National President’s Report

75 years ago, the three Australian Branches of the members, but also Royal Institute of International Affairs combined to participated as an indi- form today’s independent Australian federation. I vidual at the Prime acknowledge the debt owed to the army of volun- Minister’s National teers and few paid staff members for our inheri- 2020 Summit in April tance. It is a story of great effort in advancing 2008 (as did AIIA WA interest in and knowledge and practice of Australia’s President Dr Sue international relations. Boyd, WA vice- president Dr Samina In our early days, with travel and communications Yasmeen, and very so limited, the AIIA occupied a much more promi- prominently, AJIA nent role, being virtually the only one of its kind. Journal Editor Prof Mi- Many of its members and volunteer officials were chael Wesley). I ac- amongst the most important Australians of the day, knowledge with in diplomacy, law, business and government. Iden- thanks Melissa’s productive year, and extend no less tities are too numerous to record here, but are out- to those interns she recruits. lined in the comprehensive history of the AIIA by Prof John Legge AO, and also woven into Prof Ross A special thank you to retiring NSW Branch Presi- Humphreys’ biography of one-time National Presi- dent Mack Williams for his wise counsel; I welcome dent Ian Clunies-Ross. A later visionary was Sir his successor, Barbara Walsh. I also thank retiring Russell Madigan, an early advocate of the impor- President Veronika Butta who left a tance to Australian’s future of both international af- much-rejuvenated branch to her successor, Geoffrey fairs and Asia. Through his efforts as Ewing. I salute Professor Aynsley Kellow for a dec- National President, our headquarters in ade of service as President of the Tasmanian become a reality in 1987, thanks to significant Branch; I welcome his successor Dr Matthew Sus- contributions from the Department of Foreign Affairs sex. AIIA Victoria Past-President, Zara Kimpton, set under then Minister and later Governor-General, the our minds alight with a magnificent financial dona- Hon AC. tion to the AIIA. While her previous donations have been quietly made, she agreed this time to a little Accompanying an expansion of the university sector publicity, in order to alert others to the possibility of and development of Australia’s international focus contributing in a similar manner. after the Second World War, departments and other international affairs institutions sprang up. The Insti- Finally I warmly thank my colleagues on the tute is a natural ally of these bodies, often cooperat- National Executive for their support, and the over ing to stage events of common interest. Our core 150 volunteers, and others, who assisted through- membership includes university academics, many of out 2007-08. They, in addition to our wider mem- whom hold senior elected positions within the Insti- bership, are the life blood of the Institute. tute. Where we differ, apart from our open plat- form, is in having nation-wide operations with many more overall members from all sectors: the number hovers around 1600-1700.

2007-08 was another productive year. I salute the Clive Hildebrand dedication and effectiveness of our National Executive Director, Melissa Conley-Tyler. She not National President only succeeded in making the year productive for 2

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This year saw the Aus- important that we recognise that international tralian Institute of In- affairs are enormously involved and require more ternational Affairs cele- than passing thought for adequate judgment. brate its 75th year: a long time in anyone’s “It is to aid this objective that the Institute of terms. To give some International Affairs was originally brought into context, when the AIIA being, when it became apparent after the peace was formed in 1933 negotiations of 1919-1920 that much more public Australia did not yet appreciation of world issues was required before have a Department of ever real progress could be made. We are now in a Foreign Affairs & Trade. similar and even more urgent position than at that period. The well-being or destruction of civilisation The AIIA’s aim of pro- rests precariously upon the ebb and flow of opinion moting public under- and attitude among people torn with passion and standing and interest in prejudice, and with very ill-equipped knowledge… international affairs was somewhat revolutionary. In the decades following its establishment, the AIIA has played “The day is long past when the issues covered by an important role in stimulating informed and engaged the Institute are matters of intellectual and group debate on Australia’s role in the world. concern only. The Institute is designed to leave its mark to some good purpose on the actual turn of The AIIA continues strongly, boasting over 1600 mem- events. It does so not by espousing any policy – bers, with the AIIA’s seven branches offering over 150 indeed, it is strictly prevented by its constitution events this year. AIIA publications continue to stimulate from endorsing or propagating any point of view. It debate and discussion. The AIIA has a range of commu- does aim, however, to strike firmly at the heart of nity engagement programs, especially for youth, and he problem by setting up means whereby research strong international links with sister institutes worldwide. into international issues may be carried out and information of a factual nature may be The AIIA does not have a huge staff; in fact the opposite. disseminated, and also to act as a forum wherein It is a community organisation run by and for its mem- those competent not only to give information but bers. The AIIA operates due to the hard work of over to express views may do so without any 150 volunteers, interns, professional volunteers, Branch imitation...” Presidents and Council members across the country. Without this support, the AIIA wouldn’t exist. The Institute was brought into being with this opinion in mind, and with the aim of balancing public passions and To quote the words of Sir Richard Boyer, AIIA President, prejudices with educated discussion and debate. in launching the AIIA’s Australian Journal of International Despite being a venerable 75 year-old, the AIIA is still full Affairs in 1947: of energy. It refuses to act its age, and continues to grow and develop as an institution. We here today at the AIIA “Since the stirring of world events of the last few believe its objectives remain as relevant as ever, and con- years, it has become a commonplace to say that tinue to strive to achieve them. We thank the Department international affairs have ceased to be the sole of Foreign Affairs and Trade and our many supporters for preserve of foreign offices and specially trained continuing to support us in these aims. diplomats and have become not only the concern but the responsibility of the people of the world…

“The temptation to assume this responsibility lightly and to regard international affairs as capable Melissa H. Conley Tyler of slick and snap judgments, is very strong. If we are to make the leadership of the democracies National Executive Director effective, and to arm our governments with adequate support for wise and noble policies, it is 3

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AIIA National Office and Branches

The Australian Institute of International Affairs consists of seven state and territory Branches, coordinated by a National Office located in Canberra, at Stephen House. This office is managed by the National Execu- tive Director, Melissa Conley Tyler, with oversight by a National Executive composed of Branch Presidents and national office holders.

The National Office provides support to Branches, works to coordinate multi-state tours, fundraising and communica- tion infrastructure, and to negotiate nation-wide member benefits. It coordinates research and national publica- tions, engages in development activities, hosts a number of interns, organizes policy-oriented events, and houses a li- brary and Conference Centre.

Branches are the primary point of access to the AIIA and are indispensable in providing member programs, discus- sion forums, special member groups, youth education, career development initiatives, study tours, community education and localized membership benefits. Stephen House

National Executive 2007-2008

Branch Presidents National President Mr Clive Hildebrand

National Vice President Dr Susan Boyd (WA) Mr Geoffrey Miller AO Ms Veronika Butta (QLD) National Executive Director Ms Melissa H Conley Tyler Mr Peter Hendy (ACT) (to March 2008) Treasurer Mr Dayle Redden Mr Ian Dudgeon (ACT) (from March 2008) Chair of the Research Committee Prof Aynsley Kellow (TAS) Associate Prof Martin Griffiths

Editor of the Australian Journal of International Affairs Prof John McKay (VIC) Prof Michael Wesley Assoc Prof Felix Patrikeeff DFAT Representative (SA) Mr David J Ritchie Mr Mack Williams (NSW)

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AIIA WA Vice President Samina Yasmeen at the Virginia Haussegger at the Manning Clark House Fulbright Symposium Colloquium on ‘Australia As A Middle Ranking Power’ The Australian Institute of International Affairs pro- vides a forum for discussion and debate by arrang- tarians, government officials and independent bod- ing lectures, conferences, and seminars. In provid- ies involved in democracy projects. ing a forum for debate the AIIA does not formulate its own institutional views but invites speakers to In September 2007 Manning Clark House hosted a express their own views. AIIA events include inti- Colloquium, in collaboration with the AIIA, for a mate discussions as well as large lectures. Each group of foreign-policy specialists to explore ideas Branch works autonomously on its own program on for Australia’s international role over the next twenty topics of current interest and the National Office fo- years on the topic Australia as a Middle Ranking cuses on policy and multi-Branch member events. Power. Through the parallel work of the National Office and the different branches, the AIIA promotes interest In the same month a panel discussion was organ- and understanding of international affairs. The Na- ised in with the collaboration of the AIIA tional Office also assists in organising speakers to Victorian Branch, the Humanist Society of Victoria visit the varying Branches, referring speakers to (HSV) and the Australian Council for International them and organizing policy-focused events. Over Development (ACFID) on Religion in Australia’s For- 150 events were held across the country in 2007-8. eign Policy. AIIA often partners with other organisations in its events. The AIIA worked with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) on a joint event on In March 2008 the AIIA, together with the Centre the future of APEC and with the University of West- for Democratic Institutions (CDI), hosted a public ern Australia’s Centre for Muslim States and Socie- forum in Canberra on Australia’s Role in Democracy ties on a Fulbright Symposium about Muslims as citi- Promotion which saw the engagement of parliamen- zens in the West.

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National

Date In Conjunction With Topic

AIIA WA and the Australian Chamber of The Future of APEC Conference 27 Jul 2007 Commerce and Industry

AIIA WA and The Centre for Muslim States Fulbright Symposium on ‘Muslim Citizens in 1-3 Aug 2007 and Societies, University of Western Aus- the West : Promoting Social Inclusion tralia

Colloquium on ‘Australia as a Middle Rank- 8 Sep 2007 Manning Clark House ing Power’ AIIA VIC, the Humanist Society of Victoria 27 Sep 2007 and Australian Council for International Religion in Australia’s Foreign Policy Development The Centre for Democratic Institutions, 7 Mar 2008 Australia’s Role in Democracy Promotion Australian National University

Prof Benjamin Reilly, The Hon Bob McMullan MP Tony Eggleton AO CVO, Melissa Conley Tyler and Senator and The Hon Bob McMullan MP at ‘Australia’s Role in Democracy Promotion’ Con- at Australia’s Role in Democracy Promotion ference

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Australian Capital Territory

Date Speaker Topic Senator Russell Trood, Beyond Dispute: Australia and the US Alli- 6 Jul 2007 and Dr Alison Broinowski ance HE Mr Hideaki Ueda, Ambassador of Ja- 19 Jul 2007 Australia and Japan pan Thailand-Australia Bilateral Trade Success: Mr Tim Fischer AC, Chairman Australia- 14 Aug 2007 Multilateral Doha Trade Agony – Our Best Thailand Institute (ATI ) Way Forward

Dr William Durch, Senior Associate 29 Aug 2007 Who Should Keep the Peace? Henry L. Stimson Centre

The Hon John Kerin AM, former Minister Foreign Affairs and Trade Experiences of a 18 Sep 2007 for Primary Industry and Treasurer Novice Abroad Mr David Spencer, Deputy Secretary and 9 Oct 2007 A Report on the Sydney APEC Meetings Ambassador for APEC, DFAT

HE Dato’Haji Salim Hashim, High Com- Australian –Malaysian Bilateral Relations: A 16 Oct 2007 missioner of Malaysia Dialogue

HE Mr Alexander V. Blokhin, Ambassa- 200 Years And Counting: Australian and 23 Oct 2007 dor of Russia Russian Bilateral Relations

ACCESS Event - The implications of the Mr Edgard Kagan, First Secretary 25 Oct 2007 breakdown of the WTO Doha rounds in (Economic Affairs), US Embassy 2006 Prof William Maley, Foundation Director, 8 Nov 2007 Is Pakistan On The Edge Of An Abyss? Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy, ANU Prof Hugh White, Professor of Strategic The Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and 13 Nov 2007 Studies and Head, Strategic and Defence What They Mean For Australia Studies Centre ANU Mr Ian Carnell, Inspector-General, Intelli- 22 Nov 2007 Eyes on Spies: Another Platypus gence and Security Dr Hossein Moghaddam, Understanding Political Iran: 14 Feb 2008 Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, ANU From Mythology to Reality Forty Years of Australian-Indonesian 21 Feb 2008 Dr Peter McCawley, Visiting Fellow, ANU Relations: What have we learned?

Mr Graeme Dobell, Foreign Affairs & De- The Start of Kevinism: What the First 100 13 Mar 2008 fence Correspondent for Radio Australia days Portend for Foreign Policy

Ambassador Tony Hely, Outgoing Aus- 19 Mar 2008 The : Why it Matters tralian Ambassador to the Philippines 7

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Prof Ross Babbage, Chairman, Kokoda Countering Terrorism for the Longer Term: 25 Mar 2008 Foundation Some Strategic Policy Dilemmas Mr John Sheppard, Outgoing Australian 1 Apr 2008 Zimbabwe: What Went Wrong Ambassador to Zimbabwe Dr Ben Hillman, Lecturer, Crawford Rethinking Tibet: Causes of the Current 23 Apr 2008 School of Economics and Government, Crisis ANU

Mr James Cole, Political Counselor, US ACCESS Event - US Democratic Primary Elec- 23 Apr 2008 Embassy tions in Pennsylvania

Prof Clive Williams, Adjunct Professor, Recovering Australia’s Missing in Action in 13 May 2008 Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Vietnam ANU

Dr Frank Jotzo, Research School of Pa- International Climate Policy: No Easy Road 22 May 2008 cific and Asian Studies, ANU from Bali ACCESS Event - Mr John Richards, Counsellor and Dep- 28 May 2008 The implications of Kosovo’s independence uty Chief of the EU Delegation to Australia on the European Union Prof Richard Hartwig, Department of Regional/Economic Proposal for Reform of 19 Jun 2008 Political Science, Texas A&M University- the United Nations Security Council Kingsville Mr Nimrod Barkan, Head of Israeli For- Challenges to a lasting Mid-East peace: an 27 Jun 2008 eign Ministry Centre for Policy Research Israeli View Prof Peter Drysdale, Emeritus Profes- sor of Economics, Visiting Fellow, Craw- The Australia-Japan Relationship Under the 30 Jun 2008 ford School of Economics and Govern- Microscope ment, ANU.

Mr Tim Fischer AC, Chairman, Australia- The Hon John Kerin AM, former Minister Thailand Institute for Primary Industry and Treasurer

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New South Wales

Dr Ann Kent, Visiting Fellow, ANU College China in the International Community: From 10 Jul 2007 of Law Rebellion to Responsibility

Mr Jeff Schubert, Economist, Business Russia in the Next Decade: Major political, 17 Jul 2007 Consultant and Writer social and economic changes ? Mr John MacColl, Delegate to the Assem- 23 Jul 2007 The New France of President Sarkozy bly of French Overseas Nationals (AFE) Mr Wajiha Ahmed, Dr Dick Van Der Muslim Citizens in the West: Promoting So- 7 Aug 2007 Meij and Dr Rahil Ismail cial Inclusion

Mr Paul Cleary, Former Economic Corre- 14 Aug 2007 spondent SMH and Fin Review; author East Timor: Post Election Update ‘Shakedown – Australia’s Grab for Timor Oil’’ Prof Gavin McCormack, Australian Na- Client State: Japan in the American Em- 21 Aug 2007 tional University brace 27 Aug 2007 Mr MP Australia’s Place in the World

Mr Peter Khalil, Foreign Policy and Na- 30 Aug 2007 Federal Labor’s Foreign Policy tional Security Advisor, Federal Labor Party Mr Mark Johnson, Chair – APEC Business 11 Sep 2007 APEC After the 2007 Leaders’ Meeting Advisory Council

Stuffed and Starved Markets: Power and Raj Patel, Visiting Scholar and Researcher 13 Sep 2007 the Hidden Battle for the World Food Sys- on the World Food Movement tem

AIIA NSW Vice President Barbara Walsh, Profes- Chris DeCure, Head of APEC Taskforce, and sor Stephen FitzGerald AO, Senator Russell James Fridley, Future of APEC Conference Trood and AIIA NSW President Mack Williams 9

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17 Sep 2007 Mr Ross Burns, Former Diplomat Syria: Managing the Burden of History

Mr Ian Dunlop, Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the En- Negotiating the Rapids! The Transition to 26 Sep 2007 ergy Institute (UK) and a Member of the Global Sustainability Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME (USA) Current Political Issues with reference to Mr Pervez Buttar, Advocate Supreme 9 Oct 2007 Judicial Intervention and Human Rights in Court, Pakistan Pakistan

Dr Rosemary Hollis, Director of Research, After the Neo-Con Interlude: Realpolitik in 16 Oct 2007 Chatham House (RIIA) the Middle East

Dr Shirley Randell AM, Senior Adviser, Turning Rwanda’s Vision 2020 into Reality: Responsive and Accountable Local Govern- 23 Oct 2007 from Recovery to Sustainable Human Devel- ment, SNV Netherlands Development Or- opment ganisation

Dr Morris Jones and Ms Kerrie Dough- 31 Oct 2007 The Long March into Orbit: China in Space erty

Prof Stephen FitzGerald AO While We Weren’t Looking: the New Asia 7 Nov 2007 and how it Challenges Australia

Lisa Middlebrook, Director, Federal Labor Insider Comparison of the Australian and 27 Nov 2007 Business Forum, former adviser to Democ- United States Political Systems’ ratic Leadership Council, Washington D.C.

Dr Tanveer Ahmed, Psychiatry Registrar, Islam, Humiliation and Protest 19 Feb 2008 Appointee to Advertising Standards Board and Board of Australian Medical Assoc

Book Launch with The Institute of Public ‘Fighting the Diseases of Poverty’ edited by 21 Feb 2008 Affairs and Mr Philip Stevens Mr Philip Stevens

Ms Linda Petersen, Manager, Secretariat UNIFEM Presents International Women’s 5 Mar 2008 of the Pacific Community’s Human Develop- Day 2008 ment Programme

Ms Anne Warr, presented by the Asian Shanghai Architecture: An Architecture 11 Mar 2008 Arts Society of Australia, Architect, Heritage Guide to One of the Greatest Trading Cities 10 Manager in the East

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NATO, Afghanistan and Pakistan: Making 20 May 2008 Prof William Maley AM Eggs from Omelets Mr Ian Dunlop, Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the En- 27 May 2008 ergy Institute (UK) and a Member of the Re-calibrating Climate Change Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME (USA) Senator Russell Trood, Liberal Senator for QLD, Deputy Chair of the Senate Stand- Australian Foreign Policy: Is Middle Power 11 Jun 2008 ing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence Creativity Enough? and Trade Mr Ehud Yaari, Israeli Journalist and Iran’s Regional Strategy: The Doctrine of 17 Jun 2008 Commentator Persistent Combat

Prof J.R. Miller, PhD, FRSC, Canada Re- Canada’s Experiment with Reconciliation: 27 Jun 2008 search Chair, Native-Newcomer Relations, Tending the Wounds of Residential School- Prof of History, University of Saskatchewan ing

Chatham House Director of Research, Dr Rose- Mr Colin Kennard with Ms Melissa Conley Tyler, mary Hollis presenting the Heindorff Lecture and AIIA QLD Branch President, Ms Veronika Butta, and Dr Rosemary Hollis Queensland Date Speaker Topic Assoc Prof Jason Sharman, Centre for Following the Money: Evaluating the Inter- 11 Sep 2007 Governance and Public Policy, Queen Eliza- national Campaign Against Money Launder- beth II Fellow, Griffith University ing and Terrorist Finance

Senator Russell Trood, Queensland Lib- The Emerging Global Order and Australia’s 24 Sep 2007 eral Party of Australia Foreign Policy in the 21st Century

Heindorff Memorial Lecture: Dr Rosemary Hollis, Director of Re- 15 Oct 2007 After Iraq - Competing Agendas for the search, Chatham House (UK) Middle East 11

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Dr Stephen McCarthy, Department of Political Instability in the Asia-Pacific: Les- International Business and Asian Studies at 13 Nov 2007 sons from the 2006 Coups in Thailand and Griffith University and Research Fellow, Fiji Griffith Asia Institute

Prof Graeme Gill, ARC Australian Profes- sorial Fellow and Professor of Government Putin and Russia: Back to the USSR or For- 26 Nov 2007 and Public Administration, University of ward to Democracy ? Sydney

4 Dec 2007 Open debate led by Mr Jeremy Webb Australia’s Electoral Laws

Prof Michael Wesley, Director of the Managing the Behemoth: How US Allies 10 Feb 2008 Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University Handle Their Relations With Washington

Dr Michael Clarke, Research Fellow, Grif- 26 Feb 2008 Refashioning Australia’s Nuclear Bargain? fith Asia Institute, Griffith University

Assoc Prof Brendon O'Connor, Depart- The 2008 US Presidential Elections: Winners, 11 Mar 2008 ment of Politics and Public Policy, Griffith Losers and the Media Coverage University

Assoc Prof Martin Griffiths, Interna- tional Relations, Department of Interna- 8 April 2008 Policy Commentary Launch: Bali and Beyond tional Business and Asian Studies, Griffith University, AIIA Research Chair

Prof Alex Bellamy, Executive Director, Afghanistan: Lost Cause or the Road to Suc- 21 April 2008 Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to cess? Protect,

Dr Richard Shapcott, Culture, Values and International Order in 13 May 2008 Senior Lecturer, International Relations, the 21st Century University of Queensland

Dr Sara Davies, Lecturer, School of Jus- The International Relations of Disease Sur- 26 May 2008 tice, Faculty of Law, QUT veillance: containing H5N1

Prof Ronald Bleiker, Professor of Inter- Diplomatic Dilemmas in Divided Korea: Con- 10 Jun 2008 national Relations, University of Queen- frontation, Engagement and the Path to sland Reconciliation

23 Jun 2008 Prof Emeritus Colin Mackerras AO Tibet in China’s Politics 2008

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South Australia

Date Speaker Topic 25 July 2007 Mr Paul Cleary Shakedown – Australia’s Grab for Timor Oil’

Organised in conjunction with University of International Careers Conference: Austra- 31 Jul 2007 Careers Service lians Abroad and Career Opportunities

‘Experiences in Intelligence-gathering dur- 14 Sept 2007 Dr Roy Giles (St Antony’s College, Oxford) ing the ColdWar(with DSTO, Edinburgh)’ Organised by Dr Felix Patrikeeff, AIIA SA 17-18 Sep Intelligence Analysis in the Asia-Pacific: In- Branch President and Mr Charles Vande- 2007 telligence Culture and Practice peer,

‘Cyprus, Turkey and the European Union’ - Professor Van Coufoudakis, Indiana 15 October In collaboration with the Barr-Smith Library, University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 2007 University of Adelaide and Dept of Lan- and Intercollege, Nicosia, Cyprus guages, Flinders University

Melissa Conley Tyler, AIIA Executive Director and Rosemary McKay, AIIA SA Branch Vice President, with Mr David Haynes, DFAT SA State Office Deputy Director and Ernst & Young Representative, SA Careers Conference

Tasmania

Date Speaker Topic 3 Oct 2007 Annual General Meeting Prof Harry Gelber, Honorary Associate, Patron’s Dinner: Problems Associated with 4 Oct 2007 School of Government, University of Tasma- China’s Rise nia 12 Oct 2007 Trivia Night Prof Aynsley Kellow, AIIA TAS Branch Bali and Beyond: Planning for a Post-Kyoto 14 Mar 2008 President and Head, School of Government, World University of Prof Philippe Schmitter, European Uni- 27 Mar 2008 Reflections of Democratisation versity Institute, Florence Prof Patricia Sykes, American University, 16 May 2008 Distinguished Fulbright Chair, Australian Na- The Upcoming U.S. Presidential Elections tional University 13

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The Hon Gareth Evans AO QC and Prof John McKay, AIIA VIC Branch President

Victoria

Date Speaker Topic

Mr Walter Russell Mead, Council on For- 3 Jul 2007 War and Peace in the Middle East eign Relations, New York

Dr Oliver Mendelsohn, La Trobe Univer- 4 Jul 2007 Rich and Poor in India sity

Dr Robert L Gallucci, Dean, Edmund A 9 Jul 2007 Walsh School of Foreign Service, George- The Evolving Threat of Nuclear Arms town University Book Talk with Readings, Prof Bruce Ja- ‘China: Fragile Superpower’ 9 Jul 2007 cobs, Monash University by Susan L. Shirk Global business prospects series: The US, Mr Tom Murphy, International Invest- 11 Jul 2007 China and Australia – A Perspective on the ment Analyst World of Finance

18 Jul 2007 Prof Greg Barton, Monash University Where Islam is Taking Indonesia

24 Jul 2007 Dr Natalie Doyle, Monash University The New France of France

Prof Bruce Jacobs, Monash University Ms Anna-Louise Simpson, Haileybury VCE Seminar 3: Power and National Inter- 26 Jul 2007 College, Assoc Prof Nick Bisley, La est Trobe University The Blood and Beauty of Bali: A Fascinat- 1 Aug 2007 Mr Cameron Forbes ing Story of Paradise 14

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8 Aug 2007 Prof Barry Rubin The Future of the Middle East

Book Talk with Readings, Dr Damien ‘Political Development’ 13 Aug 2007 Kingsbury, Deakin University and Jon by Dr Damien Kingsbury Faine

Ms Jenny Wallis, Director, Hong Kong 14 Aug 2007 Hong Kong 10 Years On Economic Trade Office

The Hon Gareth Evans AO QC, Director 2nd Annual Sir Oration: End- 22 Aug 2007 of the International Crisis Group and for- ing Deadly Conflict - Dream or Delusion? mer Australian Foreign Minister

24 Aug 2007 International Careers Conference

Mr Morgan Tsvangirai, President, 27 Aug 2007 Movement for Democratic Change, Zim- The Horrors of Zimbabwe babwe Inside Bush’s America: a foreign correspon- 28 Aug 2007 Mr Michael Gawenda, Journalist dent’s personal and political journey HE Mr Trevor Peacock, Ambassador to Our man in : a view of a troubled 5 Sep 2007 Jordan region Mr Ron Anderson and Mr David 7 Sep 2007 Hundt, Deakin University VCE Lecture 4: Foreign Policy

Book Talk with Readings, Ms Pamela 11 Sep 2007 ‘Bad Hair Days’ by Pamela Bone Bone

Inside the World Economy: making sense of 12 Sep 2007 Mr Graham Harman, Citigroup market volatility

Dr Nadeem Malik, University of Mel- 19 Sep 2007 Pakistan in Crisis: Where to Next? bourne

Ms Kirsten Bondietti, Ms Lisa Marty, ACCESS Event - ITS Global: Trade and Eco- 20 Sep 2007 Ms Farial Mahmud, Mr David Murphy, nomic Policy Consulting – Free Trade ITS Global Agreements in the Asia-Pacific

24 Sep 2007 ACCESS Event - American Consulate Visit

Mr Neil James, Executive Director, Aus- Making Australia Safe: Our Strategic Inter- 26 Sep 2007 tralian Defence Association ests in an Election Year

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The Hon MP, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Senator Lyn Allison, Leader of the Aus- tralian Democrats, Mr Paul O’Callaghan, Ex- Panel Discussion: Religion in Austra- 27 Sep 2007 ecutive Director, Australian Council for Interna- lia’s Foreign Policy tional Development, Mr Waleed Aly, Monash University

Sputnik at 50: The Geopolitics of 3 Oct 2007 Dr Morris Jones, Spaceflight Analyst and Writer Space

Dr Rosemary Hollis, Director of Research, After the Neo-cons: Realpolitik in the 10 Oct 2007 Chatham House, London Middle East

Dr David Wright Neville, Monash University Ms Anna Louise Simpson, Haileybury College 13 Oct 2007 VCE End of Year Revision Lecture Mr Ron Anderson, Mr Andrew Masterson , Caulfield Grammar School

The Global Power of the Olympics: 17 Oct 2007 Dr Barbara Keys, Putting the Beijing Games into Per- spective

Dr Martin Sevior, Associate Professor, Univer- 24 Oct 2007 Risks and Benefits of Nuclear Power sity of Melbourne

Ms Jayne Dullard, former Editor of the 31 Oct 2007 Saving Burma from the Generals ‘Myanmar Times’

Book Talk with Readings, 12 Nov ‘The Age of Turbulence: Adventures Assoc Prof Neville Norman, University of Mel- 2007 in a New World’,’ by Alan Greenspan bourne

13 Nov China Forum: China’s Rise as a Mili- Dr Dennis Woodward, Monash University 2007 tary Power

19 Nov HE Mr Hassan Talat Nazeer, Ambassador of The Saudi Perspective on the Middle 2007 Saudi Arabia East

20 Nov Mr Greg Thompson, CEO, Anglichord Prospects for the People of Sudan 2007

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The Hon John Olsen AO, Consul General 27 Nov 2007 Our US Alliance and Beyond in New York Dr Michael Ledeen, American Enterprise 29 Nov 2007 The Iranian Time Bomb Institute, Washington DC

31 Jan 2008 India Study Tour Report Night India Revisited

Global Business Prospects Series: Making 6 Feb 2008 Dr James Jupp AM the Most of Migration

Mr Daniel Flitton, Diplomatic Editor of Australia’s Foreign Policy Under a New 7 Feb 2008 ‘The Age’ Government

How Arrogance is Dividing Islam and the 13 Feb 2008 Mr Waleed Aly, Monash University West

Prof Leslie Holmes, University of Mel- 21 Feb 2008 Russia Beyond Putin bourne

27 Feb 2008 Prof Russell Smyth, Monash University China’s Huge Socio-Economic Challenges

ACCESS Event - Constitutional Reform in 4 Mar 2008 Ms Jaime Serpanchy Nepal, Monarchy and Socialism

5 Mar 2008 Mr Richard Woolcott AC Undiplomatic Activities

Mr Peter Browne, Editor of Australian 11 Mar 2008 Inside Africa Today Policy Online

17 Mar 2008 Prof Dennis Altman, La Trobe University Fighting for the White House

Mr Simon Duffy, World Vision Australia Mr Bruce Parnell, Burton Institute Mr Jeffrey Grierson, La Trobe University ACCESS Event - HIV/AIDS: The Political 20 Mar 2008 Mr Stephen McNally, La Trobe Univer- Dimensions of a Lethal Epidemic sity, Prof Rob Moody, Melbourne Univer- sity Dr Richard Tanter, RMIT 27 Mar 2008 East Timor in Crisis Dr Damien Grenfell, RMIT ‘Drawing the Global Colour Line: White Book Talk with Readings, Ms Marilyn Men’s Countries and the International 7 Apr 2008 Lake and Mr Henry Reynolds Challenge of Racial Equality’ by Marilyn Lake and Henry Reynolds

Dr Christopher Snedden, Deakin Univer- 9 Apr 2008 Whither Pakistan? sity 17

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Mr Peter Wilson, CEO and National Global Business Prospects Series: 10 Apr 2008 President of the Australian Human Managing a Global Workforce from Aus- Resources Institute (AHRI) tralia

16 Apr 2008 ACCESS Event - UK Consulate Visit

Mr Greg Thompson, CEO, Angli- Panel Discussion: What Next For Zim- 16 Apr 2008 CORD and Mr David Jamali, World babwe? Vision 24 Apr 2008 Dr Abdul Rahim Ghouse Post Election Challenges for Malaysia Assoc Prof Damien Kingsbury, 30 Apr 2008 Suharto: Saviour or Sinner? Deakin University Prof Robyn Eckersley, University Climate Change: Moving the Debate For- 8 May 2008 of Melbourne ward

Book Talk with Readings, ‘The New Asian Hemisphere: The Irre- 12 May 2008 Prof John McKay, AIIA VIC Branch sistible Shift of Global Power to the East’ President by Kishore Manbubani

Dr David Wright-Neville, Monash University, Dr Damien Puglisi, 15 May 2008 VCE Seminar 2: Global Conflicts RMIT and Mr Waleed Aly, Monash University

Dr Jon Barnett, University of Mel- bourne, Dr Fiona Miller, University Panel Discussion: The New Threat of 21 May 2008 of Melbourne and Prof John McKay, World Hunger AIIA VIC Branch President

Mr Ian Wilcock, State Director of Crises, Conflicts and Conferences: reflec- 27 May 2008 DFAT tions on a diplomatic career Mr Angus Bartlett-Bragg, Former 4 Jun 2008 Latin America Lurches to the Left Honorary Consul for Colombia Dr Pradeep Taneja, University of China Forum: China’s Rising Nationalism - 11 Jun 2008 Melbourne The Double-Edged Sword

Reverend Tim Costello AO, CEO, Burma: The Inside Story of a Humanitar- 16 Jun 2008 World Vision Australia ian Crisis

Assoc Prof Nick Bisley, La Trobe 25 Jun 2008 Adapting to the Asian Century University Mr Nimrod Barkan, Head of the 27 Jun 2008 Israeli Foreign Ministry Centre for Israel’s Search for Security Policy Research 18

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Post-Fulbright Symposium Celebrations Iain Smith (aka Fred Smith) in Bougainville

Date Speaker Topic Fulbright Symposium on ‘Muslim Citizens 1-3 Aug 2007 in the West’

Mr Mick Keelty APM, Commissioner The Growing International Role of the 21 Aug 2007 of Australian Federal Police AFP Rt Hon H Liddell, British High Com- 11 Sep 2007 Modern Britain in the Modern World missioner Prof Sam Makinda, Chair of Secu- The African Union: Challenges of Global- 30 Oct 2007 rity, Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism ization, Security and Governance Studies, Murdoch University

10 Dec 2007 Mr Neil Mules AO Mexico and South America Today

Prof Samina Yasmeen, founding director of the Centre for Muslim 19 Feb 2008 States and Societies, School of Social Pakistan Today & Cultural Studies, UWA and AIIA WA Branch Vice President

Dr Alexey D. Muraviev, Strategic The Bear is Back! Russia as the Reincar- 25 Mar 2008 Affairs, Analyst, UWA Faculty of Me- nated Global Power dia, Society and Culture

The Journey from Here to Timbuktu: A Mr Raphaël de Vietri, Honorary 29 Apr 2008 Personal Account from Australia’s Young- Vice-Consul for Mali est Diplomat Dr Ray Wills, Environmental Scien- 28 May 2008 Future Under Climate Warming tist Mr Iain (Fred) Smith, Diplomat and 17 Jun 2008 Iain Smith aka Fred Smith Musician 19

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AJIA Research Chair’s Report

I am very pleased to report that negotiations with In 2008 the research activi- UNSW Press were concluded successfully in 2008. ties of the AIIA included the The forthcoming book series will significantly en- continuation of the Policy hance the prestige of the AIIA in the Australian aca- Commentary series and the demic community, and provide the academic com- successful negotiation of a munity a new avenue for publishing work on Austra- new book series, entitled lia and international relations. The first book of the ‘Australian Outlook’. The lat- new series will be Dangerous Liaisons: Australia in ter is the result of extended the Global Economy, by Dr Tom Conley, a timely discussions with the Univer- examination of Australia’s opportunities and vulner- sity of abilities in the era of globalization. (UNSW) Press, which is one of the most prestigious academic publishers in Australia. The Australian Journal of International Affairs The Policy Commentary series continued this year continued to publish cut- with timely and insightful analyses on contemporary ting-edge articles and events and issues in international relations. In Feb- commentaries on con- ruary the AIIA published a temporary international Policy Commentary on the relations issues during Bali Summit and its implica- 2007-8. The AJIA is pub- tions for global warming lished in conjunction negotiations in a post- with Routledge Taylor & Kyoto world. The contribu- Francis. It is ranked 34 tors were Robyn Eckersley in this year’s ISI World (University of Melbourne) Citation Rankings, with and Michael Heazle (Griffith an Impact Factor score University). In June a sec- of 0.482. ond Policy Commentary was released on the signifi- During 2007-8 the Journal was edited and produced cance of the Olympic at Griffith University, where Professor Michael Games for China. Erping Wesley assumed the Editor’s position. For further Zhang (Association for Asian information on AJIA and for details on how to sub- Research), John Lee (Centre mit a paper, please visit www.informaworld.com/ for Independent Studies) and cAJI Yang Zerui (China Institute of International Studies) were Martin Griffiths the contributors. The next Chair of Research Committee Policy Commentary will be published in early 2009 on the resurgence of Russia and the implications of its use of military force in Georgia in August 2008.

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The Russian Study Tour Careers Conferences

In July this year, AIIA VIC hosted a Study Tour to The International Career Conference was created to the Russian Federation, led by Leslie Rowe. The provide inspiration and careers advice for TAFE, un- tour included programs in Moscow, the Golden Ring dergraduate and postgraduate students at Austra- cities of Vladimir, Suzdal, Kostrama, Yaroslavl and lian colleges and universities. The first conference Sergiev Posad and in St Petersburg. There were 21 was held at the University of Melbourne in 2005 and participants from the VIC, NSW, QLD, ACT and WA attracted over 200 participants. This year, both the Branches of the AIIA. As noted in the Tour Leader’s AIIA SA and VIC Branches hosted one of these Report, members of the group had varying levels of valuable events. They were attended by over 350 prior knowledge and experience of Russia and ar- participants. rived in Moscow with differing expectations. Some had memories of visits to the Soviet Union, others The event is designed to appeal to anyone seeking had visited post-Soviet Russia but most had never information about international careers in govern- visited previously. Ultimately however, the opportu- ment and diplomacy, international development, nities that the group had to discuss openly develop- business and law. Speakers are selected for their ments in the country with a wide range of interlocu- varied international experiences and expertise in tors, together with their own observations both in their chosen field. large cities and in the countryside, provided a valu- able snapshot of life in contemporary Russia. The tour was extremely successful and eye-opening for all participants. Young Diplomats Program

The AIIA encourages young people to actively en- gage with international affairs, and seeks to provide as many forums as possible for them to do so. In conjunction with James Cook University, AIIA pro- motes a Young Diplomats Program for students in year 10 to prepare for and conduct mock interna- tional negotiations in a team competition.

The program was first introduced in 1996 in 11 Townsville Secondary Schools as a joint project of the AIIA North Queensland Branch, James Cook University and the Queensland Department of Edu- cation before being also adopted by the AIIA’s Tas- manian and ACT’s Branch. In Townsville, the Pro- gram was revived in cooperation with James Cook University, this year with 8 schools participating. The AIIA National Office held a reception for the winners in Canberra and arranged visits to policy- makers and Diplomats to add to the students’ ex- perience.

Russian Study Tour Group

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Community and Youth Engagement

Emerging Scholars 2007-8 National Office interns:

The AIIA launched a new Emerging Scholars series Mamutjan Abdurehim Joanna Lindner promoting the work of young researchers in inter- Jasmine Barrett Cecile Ney national affairs in November 2007. The interns Jared Bissinger Ana Maria Osorio working in AIIA National Office often write research Kerstin Deji Justin Shrader reports to earn academic credit which are now pub- Nick Drew Edwin Sillence lished in an annual volume, The Emerging Scholars Giulia Fabris Chris Simpson Series. Christopher Graham Rachel Thomas The inaugural volume includes reports on a variety Angelique Fitzgerald Lisa White of areas including the role of Australian peacekeep- Fiona Fox Philippe Zeitler ing in East Timor, Australian-Indonesian public di- Kimberley Layton plomacy, Australia and the South Pacific, the role of Professional Volunteers global institutes of international Affairs, a compari- son of globalisation in Australia and Vietnam, an APEC Free Trade Area and the China-India relation- The Australian Institute of International Affairs ship and its implications for Australia. (AIIA) relies on the support of volunteers It can be accessed online from www.aiia.asn.au. around the country. This includes more than 100 voluntary office-holders as well as profes- sional volunteers who share their specialized skills.

The AIIA would like to recognise the following for 2007-8: Ann Wellburn Pam Harris Dr Chad Mitcham Ashleigh Dolan Millie Edwards Black Current Design

Internships

AIIA VIC and NSW Branches, as well as the Na- Schools Program tional Office, are pleased to host a number of in- terns from all over the world, throughout the year. For a number of years AIIA VIC has collaborated Interns work on customized programs according to with teacher organisations and individual schools to organise events of particular relevance to students their learning and career development needs that can include a mix of training and practical experi- undertaking the Victorian Year 12 program in Inter- ence in research projects, events, communications national Politics. This year AIIA VIC and the Na- and office management. Often, internships focus on tional Office worked together to produce a CD-Rom international affairs research, events development, designed to support teachers and their students by and management and/or communications tasks, giving them easy access to a number of recent arti- including website development, media and publica- cles from the AIIA’s Australian Journal of Interna- tions. Interns are provided with support including tional Affairs (AJIA). induction, regular supervision, access to events and the opportunity to work with other interns. 22

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ACCESS agreement and engaged in an interactive dialogue with the students present. As the youth network of the state branches of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, ACCESS The second event was a talk on the Democratic Pri- plays a pivotal role in fostering and developing Aus- mary elections in Pennsylvania, United States. Held tralia’s emerging young foreign policy professionals at the National Press Club, the event started off with and debate on international issues. a live broadcast of the results followed by a talk de- Founded in 2005, there are now ACCESS groups in livered by the Political Counselor, Mr. James Cole. both Victoria and the ACT and an emerging group, Discussion focused on the likelihood of either Bar- in Western Australia. rack Obama or Hillary Clinton winning the democ- ratic nomination. Students had the opportunity to The ACCESS Program of New South Wales in 2007- mingle with the US Embassy staffers and the Coun- 8, continued to hold a diverse range of events and sellor to exchange ideas about the election. activities for it the benefit of its members. The 2007/8 program included a road-trip to the Art Gal- Given the geographical spread of Australia, youth lery of NSW for the ‘Arts of Islam’ exhibition, a great networks like that which the AIIA is working to culti- opportunity to see one of the major cultural influ- vate have the very real potential to foster and de- ences in human history; holding a panel discussion velop a truly national community of emerging for- on China featuring Dr. Eliot Fan, Professor Qin Hui, eign policy professionals. With the continued sup- Dr. Juntao Wang and Mr Erping Zhang; and hosting port of all our members, tireless volunteers and the Philippines Consul General Maria P. Lazaro for a friends, the AIIA youth movements, including AC- look at the newly inked Australian-Philippines Status CESS, look forward continuing to expand and facili- of Visiting Forces Agreement. ACCESS NSW also tate debate about international affairs and to realiz- contributed to the winter and summer editions of ing the fullest potentials of the Australian Institute the ACCESS Quarterly journal edited by Diana Arlen, of International Affairs. as well as developing and publishing a monthly e- zine - ACCESS Digest.

In the ACT, though a fairly new organization, AC- CESS has successfully reached out to more students at ANU and is also hoping to extend to other univer- sities in Canberra. While continuing to be based at ANU, they have gone further and beyond by inviting officials from embassies to participate and contrib- ute in the group’s forums and debates.

ACCESS ACT were fortunate to secure a AUD$1500 contract with the US embassy, with which two events promoting discussions about US political af- fairs were organised. The first event featured US embassy Economic Counsellor, Mr. Edward Kagan, who discussed the Doha Round of Talks at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and its implica- tions on the economic powers of the world, and spe- cifically how it affected Australia. Mr. Kagan also an- swered questions about the Australia-US free trade James Cole speaking at the National Press Club 23

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Partnerships

The Australian Institute of International Affairs was pleased to collaborate with the following organisations during 2007-8

Corporate and Philanthropic Support Centre for the Study of Muslim States and Socie- Allens Arthur Robinson ties, University of Western Australia ITS Global Centre for Democratic Institutions, ANU Oil Search Fletcher School Club in Australia Oxford University Press Griffith University Readings Booksellers The International Centre for Excellence in Asia Pa- Rio Tinto cific Studies (ICEAPS), ANU Roy Morgan International University of Adelaide Careers Service Taylor & Francis University of Adelaide, School of History and Poli- The Age tics The Diplomat University of Queensland Walter Mangold Trust University of Sydney University Tasmania Organisations Associations Forum International Australian-American Fulbright Commission New Zealand Institute of International Affairs Australian Council for International Development Singapore Institute of International Affairs Australian Davos Connection South African Institute of International Affairs Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry United States of America Embassy Australian Homeland Security Research Centre Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) International Law Association (Australian Branch) Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Humanist Society of Victoria Lowy Institute of International Policy Manning Clark House United Nations Association Australia United Nations Information Centre The Australian Institute of International Affairs is supported by the Commonwealth through the Inter- Government national Relations Grant Program of the Department Attorney-General’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. AusAID Austrade The Diplomat Australia Indonesia Institute Defence Science and Technology Organisation Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade The AIIA would like to ac- Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet knowledge the support of Queensland Department of Premier & Cabinet The Diplomat magazine. All members of the AIIA Universities receive a subscription to Asia Pacific College of Diplomacy, ANU the magazine, which is the The Australian National University premier international poli- Australian APEC Study Centre, Monash University tics and business publica- tion in the Asian region.

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This year I am pleased to report that the AIIA is Ongoing expenditure is mainly that associated with in a sound financial posi maintaining Stephen House, publishing activities, tion. and naturally, providing remuneration to the Na- tional Executive Director who keeps the National Although money is not Office running in an efficient and highly effective the greatest asset the manner. organisation possesses, its broad based member- The Institute also manages the Nygh Fund, which ship and effective Na- sponsors an internship with the Hague Conference tional Executive body for Private International Law. Large gifts from the (guided by an astute and Nygh family and the Attorney General’s Department experienced President, generate the income for this scholarship (which this Clive Hildebrand, together with its dynamic and tire- year was $10,000).This year, the AIIA was delighted less, National Executive Director, Melissa Conley Ty- to present this coveted award to Katherine Price, ler), are both incalculably valuable resources. These making her the second recipient of the prize so far. two factors have combined to secure a stable finan- cial position for the Institute, and put it on solid In addition to the traditional sources of revenue footing for the coming year. available to the AIIA, the launch this year of our website (www.aiia.asn.au) provided advantages in All assets, both financial and human, have been put excess of simply disseminating information. We are to good use in achieving the goals that were set now able to accept on-line tax-deductible donations early in the financial year. These goals work to rein- which will help our continuing growth. force and drive the Institute’s primary aim of pro- moting an interest in, and knowledge of, foreign re- Dayle Redden lations. Honorary Treasurer

Our income continues to be derived from three main sources: rental revenue from Stephen House, an annual grant from the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade and royalties from publications, such as the Australian Journal of International Affairs.

This year we have unexpectedly benefitted from a generous donation from Zara Kimpton ($50,000 cov- ering five years), who, in doing so, has made herself an enviable role model for future donors.

AIIA has DGR status, which means it is a registered gift charity for fundraising purposes, and has income tax exemption. Donated funds are distributed to the state branches in accordance with the National Ex- ecutive’s decisions, whilst taking into account the donors’ wishes. Apart from distribution of dona- tions, Branches are supported primarily by member- ship and events income. 25

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Consolidated Accounts

National National ACT ACT NSW NSW QLD QLD 2006/7 2007/8 2006/7 2007/8 2006/7 2007/8 2006/7 2007/8 Membership Receipts 0 0 12,585 16,655 50,523 39,022 4,495 8,202 Function Receipts 11,960 8,717 8,304 3,491 25,655 9,554 15,376 14,163 Rent 226,525 226,232 Publications 66,025 74,317 649 321 Capitation Fees 20,637 16,420 Grants & Donations 188,998 191,192 600 1,000 0 1,409 Interest Income 3,582 2,627 101 2,240 527 308 312 Other 72,710 6,589 3,081 1,493 820 293 372 Total Revenue 590,437 526,094 20,990 23,227 80,511 50,923 21,121 50,923 Employee Expenses 41,958 50,755 7,193 10,630 31,368 14,438 1,440 Rental 1,000 1,000 660 660 Capitation Fees & 3,267 4,701 7,024 8,688 1,872 2,355 Diplomat Publications 75,309 67,445 25 875

Property Expenses 210,615 206,855 10,317 9,961 1,213 2,215 Other Operating Ex- 189,422 167,748 8,150 9,483 39,966 20,621 16,077 15,812 penses Interest Expense 775 1,133 30 1,320 206 Movement in Provi- 3,735 sions Depreciation & Amor- 2,776 58,518 1,982 2,479 tisation Total Expenses 524,590 552,454 18,640 24,814 92,977 57,187 20,054 23,356 Net Profit/(Loss) 65,847 -26,360 2,350 -1,587 -12,466 -6,264 1,067 1,422

Cash at Bank 110,283 384,623 18,685 14,070 41,080 29,496 5,249 3,670 Debtors 31,044 17,399 3,390 1,187 6,000 9,000 Furniture, Fittings & 29,098 26,205 Equipment Library Property 1,327,863 2,079,433

Total Assets 1,469,189 2,481,455 18,685 17,460 70,178 56,888 11,249 12,670

Loans 208,742 317,507 11,381 4,381 Creditors 35,506 6,757 6,055

Other Liabilities 147,944 Total Liabilities 208,742 500,957 0 0 18,138 10,436 0 0 Member Equity $1,260,447 $1,980,498 $18,685 $17,460 $52,040 $46,452 $11,249 $12,670 26

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Consoli- Consoli- SA SA TAS TAS VIC VIC WA WA dated dated 2006/7 2007/8 2006/7 2007/8 2006/7 2007/8 2006/7 2007/8 2006/7 2007/8 1,935 1,670 1,605 435 43,192 49,319 8,580 9,074 122,915 124,377 805 2,956 135 1,375 106,567 89,799 7,104 2,635 175,906 132,690 33,143 27,751 259,668 253,983 50 275 66,724 74,913 20,637 16,420 26,062 29,974 142 215,802 223,575 678 1,449 27 27 5,307 4,144 11 2 12,254 9,089 184 1,190 -425 205,693 255 74,326 217,929 3,417 6,259 1,817 3,027 213,846 406,955 16,092 11,711 948,231 1,052,974 1,296 45,660 48,988 4,611 130,790 127,547 650 1,660 2,310

495 490 330 33 6,782 10,016 1,518 810 21,288 27,093

75,334 68,320

15,450 20,427 237,595 239,458

1,859 2,835 296 2,836 78,881 268,388 9,908 1,199 344,559 488,921

48 0 75 2,454 1,133

2,800 3,735 2,800

5,265 5,028 10,023 66,025 2,402 4,621 626 2,869 152,038 352,847 16,112 5,459 827,438 1,023,607 1,892 1,638 1,191 159 61,808 54,108 -20 6,252 120,793 29,368

23,419 25,058 5,911 5,834 192,357 234,141 12,289 13,182 409,273 710,074 235 8,877 6,733 77 77 45,998 38,021

16,083 25,251 45,181 51,456 58 52 58 52 1,013,593 1,012,674 2,341,456 3,092,107

23,419 25,058 5,911 6,069 1,230,968 1,278,851 12,366 13,259 2,841,965 3,891,710

220,123 317,507

4,996 11,753 39,887

1,692 463 1,692 154,462 0 0 0 0 6,688 463 0 0 233,568 511,856 $23,419 $25,058 $5,911 $6,069 $1,224,280 $1,278,388 $12,366 $13,259 2,608,397 3,379,854 27

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Friends of the AIIA

Donations Victoria Dr H Leo Teller Private donations are crucial to the success of our Mr John Brookes programs and the day to day operation of our or- Mr Michael Coultas OAM ganization. The AIIA welcomes the financial support Professor John Legge AO of members and others who are interested in un- derstanding of international affairs in Australia. Western Australia Please note that donations to the AIIA are tax de- Mr Peter Sim CBE ductible. The AIIA is a non-profit organization. We Mrs Mary O’Hara welcome your support. Mrs Maureen Porter For information on making a donation to the AIIA, please visit our website www.aiia.asn.au

Major Donors (Above $500)

Ms Zara M Kimpton Mr Clive Hildebrand Mr GG Burnett

This year, the AIIA was delighted to accept a magnificent donation from Zara Kimpton, who has worked with the AIIA for many years, for Librarians, Pamela Harris and Ann Wellburn with $50,000 covering five donor, Mrs McElligott years. The AIIA would like to express its most Library sincere thanks to Ms Kimpton for this ex- The AIIA hosts a small, specialized library in tremely generous dona- its National Headquarter in Canberra. The tion. Casey library has holdings in the areas of in- ternational affairs and foreign relations. It has Life Members recently been expanded by generous dona- tions of the Kate Webb and Phillip McEllligott National Queensland collections. The library is available for refer- Thomas Stapleton The Hon Mr Bill Hayden AC ence to all AIIA members and interested ex- Richard Higgott Mr Clive Hildebrand ternals by arrangement through the National Tony Milner Professor Ross Humphreys Office. The catalogue is available online on David Russell Dr Nancy Viviani our website. Donations to help expand the Bob White collections and services are welcomed. Many Nance Dickens Tasmania thanks are due to volunteer librarians Ann HRH Prince Phillip, Ms Barbara Blomberg Wellburn and Pamela Harris. AIIA VIC and the Duke of Edinburgh Mr David Dilger AIIA NSW Branches also have substantial Sir holdings in international relations. Associate Professor Richard Herr 28

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