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As the paper also notes, these challenges will require further community conversation. The white paper, which took one year to complete and involved over 150 separate consultations, was released in the midst of. Australianforeignpolicy2017 parliament of australia. Australia is lo cated in the right place at the right time in the asian region in the asian century. Australia in the asian century asia and the pacific.

On current planning, the australia in the asian century white paper will be released within a few weeks. Gillard to reveal australias asian century goals abc. Doing business in china an australia in the asian century. Insurance australia group iag welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the australia in the asian century white paper. The white paper provides a roadmap for the cultural sector to navigate the asia century and equip our artists, producers, curators, arts managers, organisations and institutions to both contribute and learn from the opportunities emerging in the region. The governments asian century white paper looks like arriving too late. Ken henrys asian century paper will suffer same fate as. The economic numbers, as spelled out by prime minister julia gillard last september when announcing the commissioning of a white paper on australia in the asian century, are simply breathtaking. Australia in the asian century white paper full version 4 mb pdf.

This paper sets out a strategy for minimizing the frequency and severity of australiachina commercial disputes. Australia in the asian century, white paper of the commonwealth of australia, 2012. In an aspi policy analysis published today, and in an opinion piece in the australian, i argue that the success of australia in the asian century will depend on how well it deals. Paper cuts the prospect of the foreign policy white paper emerging as a longer term bipartisan framework must be in doubt after the labor party demanded this week that its asian century document be treated as the key foundation. On sunday 28 october, australian prime minister julia gillard released the australian governments australia in the asian century white paper. Australias project for the asian century released last night has a couple of good things in it.

Pm speech at the launch of the white paper on australia in the. The asian studies association of australia asaa, the peak national organization representing asiafocus educators in australian higher education, appreciates this opportunity to offer a submission to the white paper, australia in the asian century. They examine australia s place in asia and our outlook to 2025. The white paper sets out a strategic framework to guide australia s navigation of the asian century. Overview the white paper is divided into two sections. Strong australiasingapore ties feature in australia in. All the previous advances by japan, then the asian tigers south korea, singapore, hong kong and taiwan, and more recently by malaysia, thailand. It calls on all of us to play our part in becoming a more asia. The prime minister commissioned the australia in the asian century white paper as she believes australia can be a winner in the asian century. The defence white paper is a key part of the governments commitment to a safe and secure australia. But what is australias real understanding of the region and is. The australian governments decision to commission a white paper on australia in the asian century under the leadership of dr ken henry ac comes at a. Prime minister julia gillard released the australia in the asian century white paper in an address to the lowy institute on sunday the paper sets out 25 national objectives to prepare.

Titled australia in the asian century, the paper was launched by the prime minister, julia gillard. Australia in the asian century task force, 2012 v, 312 pages. White paper, will illuminate that australia is certainly not yet at home in asia. The white paper is a roadmap for australias engagement in the asian century. Rn drive travels the region and within australia to canvass views on the white paper. That is, while a century ago white australian consciousness was. The white paper outlines her plan for how australia can get there. The australian people can have confidence that this government will ensure that we can defend our nation and protect our interests today and into the future. Australias foreign policy white paper east asia forum.

White paper website, including the text of the white paper. The australian overnments decision to commission a white paper on australia in the asian century under the leadership of dr ken henry ac comes at a fortuitous time as australia defines and develops its role, identity and standing in the asia pacific and its relationship with china. The prime minister said that the white paper lays out an ambitious plan to ensure australia will emerge stronger over the decades ahead, by taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the asian century. Is australia really prepared for the asian century. Tasmanias place in the asian century issues paper and submissions. On 28 september 2011, then prime minister julia gillard commissioned the australia in the asian century white paper white paper, under the direction of the former treasury secretary ken henry and coordinated by the department of the prime minister and cabinet. On 28 october 2012, the australian government released a white paper titled australia in the asian century to date, we have published an examination of the elastic boundaries of asia as it features in the white paper see david brophy, australias asia, the china story journal, 31 october 2012 and a powerful oration by stephen fitzgerald that addresses the white papering over. Chapters 1 to 4 of the white paper explain the extraordinary rise of asia over recent decades and its likely future to 2025 figure 1. Opening remarks on launch of asia century white paper. Launching the governments longawaited asian century white paper on sunday, ms gillard said asias return to global economic and political preeminence was on the way. Japanese language, the asian century, foreign language education. Views on the australian asian century white paper rn. The white paper sets out a strategic framework to guide australias navigation of the asian century. The white paper presented a challenge to the core narrative that had galvanised support for two decades of economic.

Australia in the asian century task force department of the prime minister and cabinet po po box 6500 canberra act 2600 dear task force, issues paper on australia in the asian century, released by the department of the prime minister and cabinet please find enclosed diversity council australias submission in response to the. The australian white paper complements and provides part of the evidence base for the tasmanias place in the asian. B issues paper in the section what is the purpose of the white paper it states. Submission to the australian government white paper on. Listen and read gillards speech launching the white paper. The gillard governments muchanticipated white paper on australias engagement with the asian region was released on sunday at the lowy institute in sydney. Australia in the asian century white paper the australia. The australia in the asian century white paper has vaulting ambitions equally matched by a limited set of policy ideas for institutional reform. Asias skyrocketing growth, on which it is premised, is fading as the governments document, originally due for release mid.

As the global centre of gravity shift s to our region, the tyranny of distance is being replaced by the prospects of proximity. Such a strategy would be the first of its kind and would be among only a handful of regionally focused, wholeofgovernment policy frameworksprecedents include the 1989 garnaut report on australia and the northeast asian ascendancy and the aforementioned 2012 asian century white paper. While the asian century white paper was largely the work of former treasury secretary ken henry, the australian understands that up to 100 officials worked on it for a year. Australian centre on china in the world submission, 5 march 2012. It calls on all of us to play our part in becoming a more asia literate and asia capable nation. In her foreword to the white paper, the prime minister writes. The white paper on australia in the asian century, published in 2012, argued that fundamental policy and. But in this asian century we must enter a new phase of deeper and broader engagement. Cirss commentaries is a regular short publication of the center for international relations and strategic studies cirss of the foreign service institute fsi focusing on the latest. It details how, by 2025, australia can be a winner in this asian century by. Australia in the asian century a critique of the white paper. The white paper on australia in the asian century, published in 2012, argued that fundamental policy and attitudinal changes would be required if australia were to make the most of the opportunities presented by the asian century. This is the gillard governments white paper on australias foreign and trade policy.

By 2025, australia s gdp per person will be in the worlds top 10, up from th in 2011, requiring a lift in our productivity. Australia in the asian century white paper asian studies. The asian century white paper will highlight the need for the country to have a highly. Chapters 1 to 4 of the white paper explain the extraordinary rise of asia over. Chinese version of julia gillards australia in the asian. Australia in the asian century white paper executive summary. Tasmanias place in the asian century white paper department of. This white paper is a plan to build on our strengths and shape our future. Iag submission to the australia in the asian century white. Australia in the asian century issues paper response. The federal governments new asia policy argues that in order to thrive in the asian century, australia needs a clear plan to seize the. It sets out a number of targets for australia through to 2025 to ensure australia can fulfil its ambitions and compete effectively within asia. We are in the asian century but what does that mean.

Australias asian century white paper macrobusiness. The challenge we must now address is how australia can benefit from what asia will need next. The white paper presented a challenge to the core narrative that had galvanised support for two decades of. The previous governments australia in the asian century white paper has a clear strategy for engaging the asian economy and developing. The white paper sets out a number of targets for australia to 2025 to ensure australia can fulfill its ambitions and compete effectively.

Australia in the asian century white paper foreword. Dr henry said his 2011 paper australia in the asian century, commissioned by the gillard government, was considered by the incoming abbott government in 20 to be politically incorrect and disappeared from sight. Australia in the asian century asia and the pacific policy studies. As australias leading think tank, we at the lowy institute certainly feel the ripples of the asian century. Issues paper on australia in the asian century, released. Submissions the australia in the asian century task. Australia has a demonstrated capacity to develop the kind of innovative policy that is required to support a deepening of financial services exports to asia. Together with the former governments national security strategy and australia in the asian century white paper, the 20 defence white paper provides a comprehensive strategy for assuring australias future security and prosperity in our diverse and challenging region. Australia in the asian century white paper department of defence. Australia in the asian century white paper october 2012 on sunday 28 october 2012, prime minister julia gillard released the australia in the asian century white paper. Prime minister julia gillard will this afternoon outline her blueprint for australias future in asia.

After diplomatic recognition of the prc in 1972, australia established an embassy in beijing in 1973, followed by consulatesgeneral in shanghai 1984, guangzhou 1992 and chengdu 20. List of ambassadors of australia to china wikipedia. The indopacific construct in australias white papers. The doing business in china initiative will be a pathway to achieving the objectives of the australia in the asian century white paper, which states that usinesses in australia and the region will have well developed working. Australiachina business council submission, 3 march 2012. It also sets out a series of actions that will be taken over the next five years and further policy initiatives to be developed over the next 10 to 15 years. The white paper asserts that the scale and pace of asias transformation is unprecedented and the implications for australia are profound. The australian white paper identifies several key themes that are significant to the tasmanian white paper. For australia, there is a challenge in simply recognising the importance of understanding asia and the varied cultures and the languages. In september last year, prime minister gillard commissioned this white paper in order to consider the economic and strategic changes in the region and position australia to capture the benefits generated by the asian century.

Aboriginal, torres strait islander and other first nations people are advised that this catalogue contains names, recordings and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. The first, chapters one to four, explains the extraordinary rise of asia over recent decades and its likely future to 2025. Ms gillard released the australia in the asian century paper last month, urging schools and universities to. The white paper on australia in the asian century, commissioned by the prime minster, julia gillard, outlines 25 objectives for the nation to achieve by 2025. Pdf the role of japanese language education in the asian century. The latter was opened following release of the asian century white paper by the gillard government, and calls for an expanded diplomatic footprint in china. Commonwealth government white paper, 28 october 2012. Huawei technologies australia submission to the australia in the. The asian century white paper was an attempt to raise the debate on asia and for the new prime minister to stamp her credentials as in the hawkekeating pro asia mould, whilst making a political. It details how, by 2025, australia can be a winner in this asian century by becoming more prosperous, more resilient, and sharing the new opportunities. This white paper provides a roadmap for the whole of australiagovernments, business, unions, and the broader communityin this next phase. This is more than simple political point scoring because the. Former treasury secretary dr ken henry and his team are finalising the report and cabinet will consider it soon. This submission focuses on the opportunities and challenges of insurance, including regulatory and policy barriers, on the emerging asian economies.

The publication seeks to provide guidance for australias defence policy and the australian defence force adf during the period 20092030. Australia needs a positive and compelling narrative, one based on our partnership with asia. Force 2030 is an australian government white paper released on 2 may 2009. This sets the scene for a road map for australia in the asian century. Its task was to help australia navigate the asian century by providing a national. Australia in the asian century a critique of the white paper 541 economies and provides insights into australias perceived role within this context. Following an address by the hon julia gillard mp, the prime minister of australia, launching the australia in the asian century white paper.