Thanks Ross. Great to have worked with Indonesian and Australian business and government to get this done. Many organisations and people have contributed over a long time. Now for implementation and success in lifting trade & investment. (my first tweet in three years!)

'Nowhere in Australia are population and skills shortfalls more apparent than in the north which is heavily dependent on overseas migration to sustain both, and to boost the region’s contribution to national security', writes Ian Satchwell. aspistrategist.org.au/migration-vita…

Middle East turmoil and a US pause offer Australia LNG opportunities | Ian Satchwell ift.tt/fmbNS96

This is not about nuclear power in Australia, but growing production of uranium, the next critical mineral. Australia has the largest reserves and 60 years of experience in mining this essential enabler of the global energy transition.

‘The Australian govt’s 2 June divestment order to China-linked entities with shareholdings in rare earths developer Northern Minerals is an example of what will be needed to counter China’s domination of critical minerals supply’, writes Ian Satchwell. aspistrategist.org.au/chinas-control…

‘In May, Canberra announced stricter criteria on foreign investment, signalling strengthened intent to counter coercive influences on Australia’s minerals projects and supply chains’, writes Ian Satchwell. aspistrategist.org.au/countering-coe…

Australia and partners must harmonise critical-minerals policies | Dr John Coyne and Ian Satchwell | bit.ly/3XFzNuZ

Sustainable critical materials can’t have a price premium without global standards | Ian Satchwell | bit.ly/3M4DQdv

The latest Oxford Energy Forum features Dr John Coyne and Ian Satchwell's article on the significant challenges Australia faces in developing its critical mineral supply chains amidst shifting geopolitical conditions. Read it here ⬇️

I'm pleased to have contributed an article on economic impacts of natural disasters in Northern Australia to this thoughtful report. But given impacts of recent events, that were less severe than Cyclone Tracy, what have we really learned and acted upon?

NEW PUBLICATION 📢 In ‘Agenda for change 2025: Preparedness and resilience in an uncertain world’, ASPI experts analyse the strategic challenges facing Australia and provide recommendations to assist the next Australian Government. 🔖 Read it now ➡️ bit.ly/4izTkUA

Ian Satchwell: Asia is our key export partner, but lags behind US & Europe as investment partner CEDA #outboundinvestment Perth USAsia Centre

.Rio Tinto announces new #localprocurement program in Western Australia incl. workshops, supplier portal buff.ly/2r5NCBg #mining

Joining Northern Territory Government from 15 May, so I'll put my sometimes fitful Tweeting on hold! Will continue to enjoy reading others'.

Victor Perton, "That Optimism Man" 🌻 😊 United States Studies Centre Inactive account As ambassador and also with Ian Satchwell and Perth USAsia Centre, he has done a lot to highlight Australia's important economic relationship w/ US