25th Annual Hawke Lecture delivered by Senator the Hon Penny Wong @HawkeCentre

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Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

There are relatively few moments when we have the time to consider the larger issues of life, including the future of our nation and our world, and how we can shape it.

The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre offers the Annual Hawke Lecture in this spirit, as an opportunity to listen to the views of someone whose experience of human affairs is notable, and whose concerns about our world are truly worthy of consideration.

To this end, Senator the Hon Penny Wong delivered the 25th Annual Hawke Lecture. Senator Wong was appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs in 2022 after serving as Shadow Foreign Minister for six years. In this role, she aims to rebuild Australia's reputation by leveraging national power to foster a stable and prosperous region where sovereignty is respected and international rules are upheld.

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