| Recent events have highlighted the fragile nature of our nearest northern neighbour, Papua New Guinea (PNG). In this National Security College public seminar, prominent experts examine the background to recent events, and identify possible implications for Papua New Guinea and Australia. This video was recorded at The Australian National University on 6 March 2012. The speakers for this seminar include: Ms Annmaree O'Keeffe AM - Ms O'Keeffe is a research fellow at the Lowy Institute for International Policy and also works as a strategic adviser with CRCI in Ottawa, Canada. Previously with AusAID from 1986 to 2009, her various positions included Ambassador for HIV/AIDS and Deputy Director General. She has served as Australia's Ambassador to Nepal and was Minister-Counsellor for Development Assistance in Papua New Guinea. Annmaree has extensive experience in international non-government organisations and works actively with the Asia Pacific Business Coalition for AIDS and Pacific Friends of the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Mr Sean Dorney - Mr Dorney is one of the ABC's most experienced and respected correspondents. Sean's long involvement with PNG began in 1974, just before independence, when he was assigned as the ABC correspondent. His subsequent roles included two secondments to the National Broadcasting Commission of PNG, and two further postings as a correspondent. Since 1999, Sean has been the ABC's Pacific Correspondent based in Brisbane. In ... |
