National Security Summit
THREAT, INTELLIGENCE, PROTECT, RESPONSE
The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald’s National Security Summit will shine a light on the people, policies and problems that will shape our future.
Dates and venue for 2021 TBC, register your interest to receive updates
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Overview
What should Australia do to protect its safety and interests in national security, and who should we align with? What opportunities can we get behind?
This high-level, policy-driven event will assess imminent and long-term threats and their opportunities that face Australia on the home front, regionally, and in cyberspace.
With keynote addresses from the politicians charged with safeguarding our future, and the businesses that are doing it well, this is a unique opportunity to also hear from the chiefs of the key agencies responsible for the safety and security of the nation.
Check out a preview of our virtual delegate experience.
Speakers
The Hon Peter Dutton MP
Minister for Home Affairs
The Hon Kevin Rudd
26th Prime Minister of Australia
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull
29th Prime Minister of Australia
Heino Klinck
Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asia, Department of Defence USA
Michael Pezzullo
Secretary, Department of Home Affairs
The Hon Richard Marles MP
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Linda Jakobson
Founding Director, China Matters
Professor Rory Medcalf
Head – National Security College, ANU
Jim Molan
Senator for New South Wales
Nicole Rose
CEO, AUSTRAC
Dr Tobias Feakin
Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chris Jenkins
Chief Executive Officer, Thales Australia
Andrew Gresham
Managing Director – Defence Delivery, BAE Systems Australia
Tory Maguire
National Editor, The SMH & The Age
Scott Carpendale
Vice President and Managing Director, Boeing Defence Australia
Katherine Ziesing
Managing Editor, Australian Defence Magazine
Agenda
CONFERENCE DAY | Thursday 22 October 2020
Agenda timing is Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
8:15
OPENING
Welcome from The Sydney Morning Herald & The Age
James Chessell, Executive Editor, The SMH & The Age
POLICY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS
8:20
MINISTERIAL ADDRESS
Keeping Australian’s safe in Australia: Policy and approach from the current Government
The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Home Affairs
8:50
ADDRESS FROM THE OPPOSITION
The Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Defence
9:20
INTERVIEW
Michael Pezzullo, Secretary, Department of Home Affairs
Interviewer | Anthony Galloway, Foreign Affairs & National Security Correspondent, The SMH & The Age
9:50
Refreshment Break
10:30
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE
U.S. East Asia Defence Policy, Role in Indo-Pacific and Ensuring Stability in the Region
- What is happening in the Indo-Pacific and how is the United States reacting?
- Australia-USA relations and joint strategic approach to potential threats
- Working together throughout the Indo-Pacific
Heino Klinck, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for East Asia – Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Department of Defense USA
11:00
INTERVIEW
Hear from former Prime Minister the Hon Kevin Rudd on perceived regional threats, policy and Australia’s relationship with our neighbours.
The Hon Kevin Rudd, 26th Prime Minister of Australia
Interviewer | Peter Hartcher, Political Editor & International Editor, The SMH & The Age
11:30
INTERVIEW
Former Prime Minister the Hon Malcolm Turnbull will assess regional security, alliances and how best to protect Australia’s national interests.
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull, 29th Prime Minister of Australia
Interviewer | Peter Hartcher, Political Editor & International Editor, The SMH & The Age
12:00
Lunch
DEFENCE
13:00
DEFENCE PANEL
Delivering Defence Capability
Chris Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, Thales Australia
Andrew Gresham, MD Defence Delivery, BAE Systems Australia
Scott Carpendale, Vice President and Managing Director, Boeing Defence Australia
Moderator: Katherine Ziesing, Managing Editor, Australian Defence Magazine
AML/COUNTER TERRORISM
13:40
INTERVIEW
Nicole Rose, Chief Executive Officer, AUSTRAC
Interviewer | Anthony Galloway, Foreign Affairs & National Security Correspondent, The SMH & The Age
14:00
Afternoon Break
FOREIGN INTERFERENCE
14:30
Cyber Deterrence and Diplomacy in an Uncertain World
- The role of cyber in global security
- The importance of cyber deterrence
- Australia’s approach to international cyber engagement
Dr Tobias Feakin, Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
15:00
PANEL
Foreign Interference in Politics, Education and Everyday Society
- State based influence and interference in Australian institutions
- When does influence become interference?
- How do we assess and counter potential interference?
Sen. the Hon. Jim Molan AO DSC, Deputy Chair of Select Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media
Linda Jakobson, Founding Director, China Matters
Professor Rory Medcalf, Head – National Security College, ANU
Moderated by: Tory Maguire, National Editor, The SMH & The Age
15:40
Closing Remarks & End of Summit
Tory Maguire, National Editor, The SMH & The Age
Health & Safety Commitments
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Full vaccination against Covid-19 is required for all in-person attendees.
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