Seminar: The pathway to peace and solidarity: Australian service in Peace Operations
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| Activity: | Seminar: The pathway to peace and solidarity: Australian service in Peace Operations |
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| Date: | Tuesday 17 September 2024 |
| Time: | 10:00 am: Doors to the auditorium open 10:15 am: Seminar commences |
| Venue: | Adams Auditorium, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra |
| Attendance Registration: | Please register your intent to attend. |
| Livestream Link: | The seminar will also be livestreamed via Microsoft Teams. On the day, click to join the seminar. |
Introduction
In 2024, to mark the 25th anniversary of Australian service in Timor-Leste, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) will be holding a seminar at the Adams Auditorium, Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra on 17 September 2024 from 10:00 am.
The majority of Australian service in Timor-Leste spanned between 1999 and 2013 and encompassed Australian Defence Force and Australian Federal Police personnel, as well as civilians. A number of Australians continued to serve after 2013, with ongoing efforts still in effect to this day. This anniversary provides the opportunity to honour and remember the service of all Australian men and women who served in Timor-Leste, and the sacrifice of their families. Tragically, six Australians lost their lives whilst deployed, or as a result of their service, in Timor-Leste.
The seminar is to highlight the:
- veteran experience in Timor-Leste and whilst deployed on peace operations;
- ongoing connections and relationships established and strengthened with our allies; and
- relationship between ADF and the AFP and how they worked together to achieve a common goal.
What to expect
Program
The seminar will be hosted by the Repatriation Commissioner, Kahlil Fegan DSC AM, and delivered in two sessions; the first from 10:15 am until 1:15 pm; and the second from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. The first session will set the scene with academic overviews, followed by direct accounts from those who deployed on peace operations. The afternoon session will be more interactive, including facilitation of question and answer, discussion style panels.
| Seminar – The pathway to peace and solidarity: Australian service in Peace Operations 17 September 2024 | ||
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| Session One | ||
| 10:15 – 10:20 am | Kahlil Fegan DSC AM | Repatriation Commissioner |
| 10:20 – 11:00 am | Lieutenant General Peter Leahy AC (Retd) | Former Chief of Army 2002 – 2008 |
| 11:00 – 11:45 am | Dr Tom Richardson | Lecturer UNSW Canberra |
| 11:45 am – 12:15 pm | Mr Michael Maley PSM | Former Director, Australian Electoral Commission’s Research and International Services Section |
| 12:15 – 12:45 pm | Mr David Savage AM | President, Australian Federal Police Veterans Association |
| 12:45 – 1:15 pm | Major General Paul Symon AO (Retd) | Appointed as Australia’s senior military officer to the UN Special Representative in Timor-Leste |
| Lunch Break: 1:15 – 1:50 pm | ||
| Session Two | ||
| 1:50 – 2:00 pm | Major General Cheryl Pearce AM CSC | Acting Military Adviser, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations |
| 2:00 – 2:30 pm | Warrant Officer Class One Trudy Casey OAM | Regimental Sergeant Major, 2nd (Australian) Division |
| 2:30 – 3:00 pm | Colonel Luke Foster AM CSC CSM (Retd) | Commander International Stabilisation Force June 2011 – September 2012 |
| 3:00 – 3:45 pm | In Conversation: | |
| The Honourable John Howard OM AC | Former Prime Minister of Australia | |
| General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK AC (Mil) CVO MC (Retd) | Commander International Force East Timor | |
| 3:45 – 4:25 pm | Q&A/Discussion Panel: | |
| Chief Petty Officer Electronics Technician Michael Mackenzie | Royal Australian Navy | |
| Warrant Officer Class Two Jason Thackeray | Australian Army | |
| Warrant Officer Chris Watkins CSC | Royal Australian Air Force | |
| Mr David Savage AM | Australian Federal Police | |
| Mr Adérito de Jesus Soares | Timor-Leste representative | |
| 4:25 – 4:45 pm | Q&A/Discussion Panel: | |
| Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Mutu | Military Adviser New Zealand High Commission | |
| Brigadier Nigel Best OBE | British Defence and Military Adviser, British High Commission | |
| 4:45 – 5:00 pm | Ms Alison Frame | Secretary, Department of Veterans’ Affairs |
| Conclusion: 5:00 pm | ||
Seating
Approximately 800 seats are available in the Adams Auditorium.
Live stream
The seminar will also be livestreamed via Microsoft Teams for those who may be unable to attend the seminar in person. On the day, click to join the seminar.
Back to topPlanning your attendance
Attendance Registration
DVA strongly encourage all attendees planning to attend the seminar on 17 September 2024 to register their intent to attend. Although a formal ticket or attendance pass will not be required to enter, the registration process ensures that adequate arrangements can be put in place by DVA.
Finding the auditorium
The auditorium is located at building 111 as outlined in the below ADFA campus map:
Transport arrangements
Private vehicles and accessibility parking
Parking for those travelling to the seminar by private vehicle will be available at ADFA’s Upper Hard Stand area, as parked on the below map. To access the area, enter ADFA on Robert Campbell Road (off Fairbairn Avenue), then turn onto Ceremonial Way where traffic controllers will direct you to the parking area. It is then approximately a 10 minute walk to the Adams Auditorium. Alternatively, a shuttle service will be available to transport attendees from the parking area to the auditorium.
ACT public transport
Attendees may catch any regular bus routes to and from the seminar. Attendees will need to walk from the bus stops which are located in close vicinity to the Adams Auditorium. Please note, this method of travel is to be arranged by attendees at their own expense.
Taxi service
Attendees may arrive at the seminar by a taxi service. Please note, this method of travel is to be arranged by attendees at their own expense.
Pedestrians and Cyclists
Attendees may walk, ride or scoot to the seminar from nearby suburbs along designated pedestrian paths.
Contact information
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Phone: 1800 838 372 within Australia
Tel: +61 2 6289 1133 from outside Australia
Email: Commemorative.Events [at] dva.gov.au (Commemorative[dot]Events[at]dva[dot]gov[dot]au)