2017 Vernon Parker Oration Mr Ric Smith AO, PSM 20 June 2017
Vice Admiral Johnston, Ambassador and High Commissioner, Members and friends of the Australian Naval Institute.
It’s an honour to be invited to deliver this year’s , and to have been able to participate in the award of the McNeil Prize. Congratulations to Peter Evans on winning it – and thanks too for what you have contributed to Australia’s naval capabilities.
