The Australia-China Youth Association (ACYA), in partnership with The China University Media Union (CUMU) and the All-China Youth Federation’s ‘Dialogue with the World’ series, presents the 2011 Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) guided by this year’s theme, ‘China in Australia’.

From October 10-14 2011, the dialogue will bring 30 together high calibre youth and potential future leaders from both nations to discuss key issues that characterise aspects of the Australia-China relationship.

This year’s ACYD delegates will explore: 

• The role of the Chinese diaspora in Australia;
• Indigenous Australian relations;
• The Australia-China strategic resources trade dynamic;
• Cultural transfer and creative industries between Australia and China;
• China and social media; and
• The role of China internationally.

Each of the sessions will be led by a panel of three experts in their respective fields. Some of our featured experts include:

• Hon. Dr. Craig Emerson, Australian Minister for Trade;
• Dr Martin Parkinson PSM, Secretary to the Treasury; 
• Mr Dennis Richardson AO, Secretary to the Department of Foreign Affairs;
• Professor Hugh White; Director of the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, ANU;
• Hon. Justice Michael Kirby AC; former Judge of the High Court of Australia;
• Professor John Fitzgerald; Director of the Ford Foundation, Beijing;
• Hon. Bill O’Chee; first-ever Australian-Chinese federal politician
• Mr Danny Gilbert; Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers; and
• Mr Rowan Callick, Asia Pacific Editor, The Australian.

The Dialogue will be held in Canberra from October 10-12 at the Australian National University (ANU), and in Sydney from October 13-14 at the Lowy Institute for International Policy.

The ACYD Team is seeking applications from Australian and Chinese nationals, who at the time of application are aged between 18-30 years of age and share a demonstrable interest in regional affairs and leadership in their demonstrated fields.

For more information, please visit: www.acyd.org.au

Amy Bohren, the Internship Program Coordinator, will be available for consultation between 12:00-1:00pm on Monday, August 29th in room 930. No appointment necessary.

Presented by Richard Towle (United Nations), James C Hathaway (Law, Michigan), Michelle Foster (IILAH, Law, Melbourne) and Adrienne Stone (CCCS, Law, Melbourne).

In this public seminar the UNHCR’s Regional Representative in Canberra and leading academic commentators will explore the international and domestic legal issues surrounding the ‘refugee swap’ Agreement between Australia and Malaysia signed in July 2011.  The question whether ‘responsibility sharing’ or ‘burden sharing’ arrangements are permitted at international law will be debated, and the specific legal issues surrounding the current challenge to the Agreement in the High Court will also be examined and considered.  The Panel Members will be Richard Towle, James Hathaway and Michelle Foster, and the panel will be chaired by Adrienne Stone.

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Date: Thursday, 22 September 2011, 6.00-7.30pm

Venue: Lecture theater G08, Melbourne Law School

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Interested in learning how to network effectively?  Want to network with professionals in the fields of Law, Professional Services, Engineering and Science?

ECNA proudly presents the professional development event "Networking Your Way to Success", where you will gain valuable networking skills from Master Networking’s expert Bev Brough, expand your connections and meet employees from Blake Dawson, Allens Arthur Robinson, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Arup and more!  This is a catered event.

Event Date: Thursday, 15 September 2011, 6:30pm - 8:15pm

Venue: Yasuko Hiraoko Room, Sidney Myer Asia Centre

If you want to become a charismatic communicator and get a competitive edge in professional situations, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!

For more details, please visit:www.ecna.com.au or http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ECNA-Extra-Curricular-Network-Australia/117278661701841

Presented by Professor Andrew Harding, University of Victoria (Canada)

In this lecture Professor Harding examines the nature and origins of Malaysia’s developmental state in the light of questions over the social contract’s continued relevance.

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Please note: Registrations are required (RSVP by 5PM Friday 9 September 2011)