Dec
5
12:30 PM12:30

SA Branch - Annual Graduation Luncheon

5 December 2023

1200 for 1230

Naval, Military and Air Force Club

Topic: AUKUS: Capability, Sovereignty, and Regional Security?'

Speaker: Dr Maryanne Kelton

Abstract: At King’s College London, on 31 January 2023, the Australian Foreign Minister argued that “... we are not hostages to history. We decide what we will do with the present. And we decide what we do to help shape the region that we want.” How does the Australian Government’s announcement of AUKUS, the new formal security relationship with the UK and the US, promote regional security? With its twin pillar promises of conventionally armed, nuclear powered submarines and AI, cyber, quantum and undersea technologies, can AUKUS deliver the capability to serve Australian interests, enhance strategic advantages, and shape the Indo-Pacific?

Bio: Dr Maryanne Kelton is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University. She is a researcher in Australian Foreign Policy, the national security-international political economy nexus, Alliance relations, and the strategic implications of digital technology.

 

The cost of the luncheon is $80.00(TBC) which includes a main course and dessert. For further information, contact Doug Strain on 0407 200 664 or dougstrainie@gmail.com.

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Nov
22
12:00 AM00:00

DunSoc Vic Happy Hour+ 22 November "Meet Dave Sabben"

Our next DunSoc Vic event will be a Happy Hour+ to be held at the RACV City Club in the Pool Room.  Any members from other branches who are in Melbourne at that time are more than welcome.

Our Occasional Guest on this occasion will be Dave Sabben.  David served as 12 Platoon’s commander in one of Australia's most intense battles of the Vietnam War – the Battle of Long Tan.  At 21 years old, it was an experience he would never forget.  Meet Dave to discuss his latest book Mentions in Despatches an Infantry Platoon in Vietnam, June 66 - Jun 67, a day-by-day account of an Infantry Platoon in the first year of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat in Vietnam and secure your signed copy.

 

Come along, meet Dave, catch up with old mates and colleagues and meet new.

The afternoon will commence at 1400 hrs finishing up at 1800 hrs.  Come and go as you please.  There will be bar snacks and drinks at bar prices. A $5 note to the Treasurer on the day will gain entry.  


We look forward to connecting on the 24th.

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