New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group appointments

Today, I am pleased to announce the appointment of the New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group members who will help design the next phase of the program and ensure it continues to build the capability of Australians to engage with the Indo-Pacific region.

The new appointments bring together experts from a diverse range of backgrounds from across the higher education sector, industry, and NCP alumni:

• Ms Grace Corcoran, Diplomacy Program Lead, Asialink
• Prof Nicholas Farrelly, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Tasmania
• Prof Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Adelaide University
• The Hon Phil Honeywood, CEO, International Education Association of Australia
• Ms Renae Lattey, Chief Executive Partner, King and Wood Mallesons
• Mr Ashok Mysore, Member, Victoria Trade and Investment Advisory Board
• Mr Luke Sheehy, CEO, Universities Australia
• Mr Peter Varghese AO, Chancellor, University of Queensland
• Ms Elena Williams, ANU Indonesia Institute
• Ms Hayley Winchcombe, Engagement Manager, Mandala Partners

The New Colombo Plan has supported 50,000 alumni and 41 Australian universities to connect with more than 2,500 institutions to deepen Australians’ links to the Indo-Pacific. Ten years on from its creation, the External Advisory Group will co-design the next phase of the New Colombo Plan, ensuring it delivers real benefits for participants and broadens Australia’s national understanding of our region.

More information

• New Colombo Plan Alumni Reception Speech, 12 September 2024
• Centre for Asian-Australian Leadership inaugural annual lecture, 19 August 2024