Briefing with Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency, The Honourable Frances Adamson AC
Briefing with Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency, The Honourable Frances Adamson AC
AustCham Hong Kong invites members and friends to join us as we welcome the 36th Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC to Hong Kong.
This event provides an exceptional opportunity to meet and engage with the Governor, hear about her role representing South Australia, including opportunities for business, investment and education, as well as hear her insights from her public service career.
The event includes breakfast, tea/coffee and networking with the AustCham community.
Frances is recognised as one of Australia's leading experts on Australia's diplomatic, trade and cultural interests, particularly with the People's Republic of China and the Indo-Pacific region, having served as Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ambassador to the People's Republic of China and as a diplomat and trade representative in Taipei and Hong Kong.
South Australia prides itself on nurturing a diverse cultural experience: from food and wine through to hosting outstanding world-class art, cultural and sporting events. South Australia is the southern, central state of mainland Australia, bordering all the other mainland states and the Northern Territory. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres, it is similar in size to Egypt, the Canadian province of Ontario, or the combined areas of France and Germany, however its population is only 1.8 million people. Its landscape varies from rugged outback wilderness and desert, including some of the most arid parts of the continent, to scenic mountain ranges and a coastline that stretches more than 3,700 kilometres. Check out SA's See it to Believe it promotion here.
Please note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) belong solely to the speaker, and are not representative of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
Date:
Tue, May 30, 2023
Time:
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Location:
The Clipper 1 - The American Club
Fees:
Member: $460.00
Non-Member: $560.00
SPEAKER(S)
The Honourable Frances Adamson AC
Governor |
South Australia
Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC was born and grew up in South Australia.
She studied economics at the University of Adelaide, while there becoming the first female captain of the boat club in its 103-year history and went on to join the Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs in 1985. Her Excellency worked in Hong Kong during the early years of China’s reform and opening, headed the Australian Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei and later served as Australia’s Ambassador to China. Earlier in her career she served twice in the Australian High Commission in London.
In 2016, Her Excellency was appointed head of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, pursuing Australia’s interests as world powers shifted and the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. She also led the department through a period of cultural change, encouraging more women into senior ranks.
She has also been International Adviser to the Prime Minister and Chief of Staff to the Foreign Minister and Defence Minister.
In June 2021 Her Excellency was made a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service to public administration through the advancement of Australia's diplomatic, trade and cultural interests, particularly with the People's Republic of China and the Indo-Pacific region, to innovative foreign policy development and high level program delivery, and as the 36th Governor appointed in South Australia. She is also a Dame of Grace of the Order of St John and patron of some 100 organisations in her own right and a further 52 jointly with her husband Rod.
Her Excellency is a Fellow of both the Institute of Public Administration of Australia and the Australian Institute of International Affairs. She holds Honorary Doctorates from the University of Adelaide and the Australian National University.
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