The Royal United Services Institute of New South Wales

 
5^th International Security Dialogue - Recruit and Retain - Challenges in Sustaining a Defence Force in a Modern Democracy

RUSI NSW, on behalf of RUSI Australia, presents the 5^th International Defence and Security Dialogue
Recruit and Retain - Challenges in Sustaining a Defence Force in a Modern Democracy

Friday, 27 June 2025 - 0800 (Gather) - 1700 (disperse)

Location: NSW Parliament House Theatrette 6 Macquarie St. Sydney

Registration is essential - Book and pay early to secure your seat.

RUSI Members: $65, Non-Members: $90,

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Serving ADF members in uniform: no charge, but you must register to attend.
Defence and Security Students with ID : no charge, but you must register to attend.

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Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea is included in the cost.

The Speakers and Panellists include:

Opening Address by Our Patron, HE The Governor of NSW, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC.

Keynote Speaker and 2025 Blamey Orator: Professor Peter Leahy AC (LTGEN Ret'd), Director National Security Institute, AUniversity of Canberra:

Presenter of the Blamey Medallion: Mr. Ted Blamey, on behalf of The Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey Memorial Fund.

LTGEN Natasha Fox AO CSC, Chief of Personnel, Australian Defence Force.

Mr Paul O'Neill CBE, RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, RUSI United Kingdom (via Video link).

A/Professor Adam Lockyer, Associate Professor in Strategic Studies, Macquarie University.

Ms Camilla Fischer, Senior Adviser, Norwegian Ministry of Defence (via Video link).

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