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11-12 June 2009, Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney |
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The 2009 National Summit critically examined the impact of the first global recession since World War II on long-standing issues concerning globalisation, including global governance, labour standards and corporate social responsibility as well as climate change and energy security. The Summit assessed in particular the role and the response of the US.
Missed the 2009 National Summit? See video, audio and photos of all session by clicking on the links below.
Program
10 June
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Masterclass Speakers: Margaret Levi and Peter Gourevitch |
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Welcome Reception |
11 June - Summit Day 1
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Welcome to the National Summit Speakers: Geoffrey Garrett, Michael Spence, Daniel Clune and Michael Hiscox |
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Opening Address Speaker: The Honourable Peter Garrett MP, Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts |
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Plenary Session 1: Obama's America - Globalisation headaches and protectionist impulses Speakers: Peter Gourevitch, Michael Fullilove and Bruce McKern Moderator: Geraldine Doogue |
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Plenary Session 2: Governing the global economy - Economic nationalism vs. Bretton Woods 2.0? Speakers: Tim Harcourt, Peter Hartcher and Robert Lawrence Moderator: Ali Moore |
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Lunch Keynote Speech Speaker: The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP, Leader of the Opposition |
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Plenary Session 3: Labour and human rights - Can we afford them in a global financial crisis? Speakers: Andrew Hewett, Margaret Levi, Tony Maher and Jaye Radisich Moderator: Mark Bannerman |
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Expert Session 1 Speakers: Simon Sheikh, Simon Tormey, Ariadne Vromen, Lyn Carson, David Kinley, Dennis Altman, Yuan Ming and Andrew MacIntyre |
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Public Forum: Sydney & New Orleans - The role of city governments in adapting to climate change Speakers: Clover Moore MP, Ray Nagin, Tim Flannery and Edward Blakely |
12 June - Summit Day 2
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Summit Breakfast: What is the future for the US Studies Centre? Speakers: Geoffrey Garrett, Lyn Carson and Malcolm Binks |
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Plenary Session 4: Climate change and energy security - Looking towards the Copenhagen Conference Speakers: Ross Garnaut, Robert Hill and Gillian Triggs Moderator: Mark Colvin |
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Plenary Session 5: Corporate social responsibility - How should business behave in the GFC? Speakers: Michael Hiscox, Richard Locke and Katie Lahey Moderator: Peter Thompson |
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Lunch: Business solves poverty - The new approach to corporate social responsibility Speaker: Mark Ingram |
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Expert Session 2 Speakers: Simon Jackman, Murray Goot, Rosemary Lyster, Tom Switzer, John Breusch, Ed Blakely, Peter Newman, Robert O'Neill and Alan Dupont |
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Plenary Session 6: Human health and sustainability - What are the challenges for globalisation? Speakers: Lawrence O. Gostin, Don Nutbeam and Stephen Leeder Moderator: Peter Thompson |
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Closing Keynote: What will a post-GFC Europe look like? Speakers: John Micklethwait in conversation with Geoffrey Garrett |
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VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS
Dr David Smith analyses how Obama's public support of same sex marriage may affect his re-election chances.
Edward Blakely discusses his new book 'My Storm' and the lessons that Australians can learn from Hurricane Katrina.
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