Category: ANI Events

Lockheed Martin 2019 Vernon Parker Oration and Dinner

Guest Speaker:Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret’d) Chair, Defence SA Advisory Board. Former Chief of the Defence Force

Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 6.15pm for 7.00pm. Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600.

Book online via Sticky Tickets here.

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The Australian Naval Institute is pleased to announce that Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret’d) will deliver the 2019 Vernon Park Oration. Sir Angus was the Chief of the Defence Force from 2005 to 2011. Since his retirement from the military, he has been appointed to a number of positions including Chancellor of the University of the Sunshine Coast and Chair of the Defence South Australia Advisory Board; the Victorian Police Corporate Advisory Group; the University of NSW Canberra Advisory Board; the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and the Supashock Advanced Suspension Advisory Committee, from which he continues his commitment to serve Australia in leadership roles.

Drinks at 6.15pm, Dinner at 7.00pm. Dresss: Lounge Suit 

Cost:  ANI Members: $110.00; Non-members: $135.00; Oration & 12 months membership: $195.00. 

RSVP:   Email: admin@navalinstitute.com.au;  Phone: +61 (0) 2 6290 1505;   Mail: PO Box 241, Deakin West ACT 2600.                              

Bookings close at 4.00pm on Tuesday, 28 May 2019

The ANI 2018 Annual General Meeting was held at the Australian Defence Academy on 19 November. Preceding the event the Vice Chief of Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnstone gave an illuminating presentation on the significant issues with which the Defence senior leadership are dealing. He then took questions from the members.

At the AGM the President, Vice Admiral Peter Jones (retired) gave his report which can be read here.. The Treasurer, Commander Nick Tate, presented the financial statement. The finances are healthy with the Profit & Loss Statement at the end of this article.

An election for the new Council was undertaken. Four Councillors retired and were thanked for their contribution. Commodore Lee Goddard retired as Vice President but remained on the Council. The new Council is as follows:

President: Vice Admiral Peter Jones (retired)
Vice President: Commodore Alison Norris
Secretary: Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Foulkes
Treasurer: Commander Nick Tate
Councillors: Mr Steve Bell
Lieutenant Andrew Collingwood
Mr Greg Gilbert
Commander Geoff McGinley
Commodore Lee Goddard
Commander Richard Hobbs
Commodore Justin Jones
Mr Brian Mansell
Lieutenant John Nash
Midshipman Ben Page
Captain Tom Phillips
Brigadier Will Taylor (retired)
Lieutenant Commander Desmond Woods
Public Officer Mrs Sue Hart

Also joining the Council in December will be Midshipmen Kayla De Witt and Mitchell Rowe.

The meeting concluded with a presentation by Will Taylor on the early work of the Council in developing the next iteration of the ANI Strategy. This will be further discussed at the first meeting of the new Council which will be held in December. More information provided to members in due course.

More than 230 people attended the 2018 Goldrick Seminar at the Australian Defence Academy on 17 September. A distinguished array of speakers including the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Mead, addressed the audience on the Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise. Continue reading

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The second volume of Bravo Zulu, scheduled for release in October 2018, traces the history and significant events in Australia’s navy from 1975 to the RAN’s Centennial year of 2014, through the stories of those of its men and women selected to receive honours and awards. Continue reading

Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise: Its Contribution to Navy Strategy

Registration: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/65965

The speaker line-up for the 2018 Goldrick Seminar has been finalised. The topic for this year’s seminar is the Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise. The Navy will use the output of the seminar to inform the update of their long term strategy.

This year’s speakers come from Defence, industry and academia and include Mr Peter Chesworth, Mr Brent Clark, Rear Admiral Tony Dalton, Rear Admiral James Goldrick, Dr David Kershaw, Rear Admiral Jonathan Mead & Mr Nigel Stewart.

The 2018 Goldrick Seminar will be co-convened by the Australian Naval Institute, the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Centre for the Study of Armed Conflict and Society and the Submarine Institute of Australia.

The all-day event will be held at the Adams Auditorium on 17 September 2018.

This year’s Seminar will feature a plenary session with three keynote speakers followed by a set of syndicate streams intended to examine three key concepts:
• Workforce
• Capability
• Warfighting

A general presentation and open forum stream will be held in parallel to the syndicate streams, with the key findings from this session included in the findings to be delivered during a final plenary session to Navy at the end of the day. The Navy has stated that the outcomes of the Seminar will help inform their long term planning.

Attendees will be drawn from ANI Members, UNSW student and staff, Defence, industry and academia. It is anticipated there will be up to 200 attendees, although not all will be participating in the syndicate work.

At the conclusion of the Goldrick Seminar, the 2018 Australian Naval Review will be launched.

Bookings and registration can be made via Sticky Tickets (details below)

Event Details:

When: 0830 – 1630, Monday 17 September 2018
Where: Adams Auditorium, Australian defence Force Academy, Northcott Drive, Campbell ACT
Cost: $75.00 for ANI members; $85.00 for non-members; $145.00 for Seminar attendance and ANI membership to 30.06.19.
ADFA Midshipmen and Officer Cadets: complimentary registration
Dress: S7/Business casual attire
Registration: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/65965
Bookings and registrations close at 5.00pm on Thursday 6 September

For further information, contact the ANI Secretariat:
Phone: 02 6290 1505
Email: admin@navalinstitute.com.au
Mail: PO Box 241, Deakin West ACT 2000

Andrew Whittaker is this year’s winner of the Australian Naval Institute’s McNeil Prize. This is awarded to an individual or individuals from Australian defence industry who have made an outstanding contribution to the capabilities and sustainment of the Royal Australian Navy. Watch the video here. Continue reading