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Business Lunch with Barry O’Farrell, MP Leader of the New South Wales Liberals: "NSW – Its Rightful Place in Asia"
Barry was elected to NSW Parliament in 1995 and now represents the electorate of Ku-ring-gai. After holding key posts including Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Transport Minister, Barry was elected unopposed by his Liberal colleagues as NSW Liberal Leader in April 2007.
Relevant to our relations with the Asia Pacific Region, Barry’s announcements have included that he intends to:
- Appoint a Parliamentary Secretary for Asia Pacific Trade.
- Lead trade delegations to India and China within six months of assuming office.
- Convene a NSW Export and Investment Advisory Board
- Create a Multicultural Business Advisory Panel
- Work with the Australian Government to encourage the Asian Development Bank to expand its Sydney presence.
Listen to Barry discuss his policies for New South Wales engagement with Asia
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DATE:
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Monday 14 February 2011
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TIME:
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12.00 - 2.00pm
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Shangri La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney |
RSVP by:
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Monday 7th February
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ENQUIRIES:
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Sam Allen
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s.allen@asialink.unimelb.edu.au |
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