As Australia stands on the edge of the greatest reappraisal of its strategic circumstances, what is the relevance of Paul Keating’s vision for Australia in the world today?

Written with never-before-seen documents from Paul Keating’s archive and drawing on long conversations and interviews with him over many years, James Curran's book, 'Grand Ambition: Paul Keating's Global Vision for Australia', explores the ambitions for Australia and its place in the world that guided Keating.

For this special In-Conversation event, The Asia Hub invites you to join Curran and Anthony Bubalo, CEO of Asia Society Australia, as they reflect on the inspiration behind the book and consider the enduring relevance of Keating’s vision to Australia’s future.

Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Time: 5:00pm until 6:15pm, followed by networking until 7:00pm

Venue: Asia Hub, Building 8, RMIT University, 368-374 Swanston St, Melbourne

The Asia Hub is a partnership between Asia Society Australia and RMIT University. The Hub co-locates the Asia Society Australia, Australian APEC Study Centre and the Australia Vietnam Policy Institute.

Note: Attending this event means that you agree to be photographed by Asia Society Australia and its agents.

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