RMIT University welcomes Prime Minister Albanese for 2025 APEC Study Centre Lecture

RMIT University welcomes Prime Minister Albanese for 2025 APEC Study Centre Lecture

RMIT University yesterday hosted the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, for the Annual Australian APEC Study Centre (AASC) Lecture at the historic Capitol Theatre.

Moderated by Dr Craig Emerson, Executive Chair of the AASC, the event gathered leaders from government, industry, education and the diplomatic community.

In his address, Prime Minister Albanese reflected on Australia’s leadership in shaping APEC and reaffirmed the nation’s ongoing role as a trusted middle power within the Asia Pacific. Highlighting the enduring importance of APEC for Australia’s prosperity and security, he remarked, “geographically centred in this region, we are uniquely placed to further our shared interests as well as to demonstrate solutions and strategies to solve shared problems.”

RMIT University hosted the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia. RMIT University hosted the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia.

The Prime Minister spoke of APEC’s evolution, now representing over 60 per cent of global GDP and facilitating 75 per cent of Australia’s trade, and emphasised how forums like APEC cultivate business partnerships, drive innovation and support mutual economic growth. He underscored the value of open, inclusive, rules-based trade, dialogue and cooperation as shaping a future of stability and opportunity across the region.

The AASC joined RMIT in 2009 and continues to be a catalyst for policy discussion and collaborative solutions, advancing Australia’s economic engagement with Asia and the Pacific. RMIT's commitment to impactful research, education and regional partnerships is underlined by our ongoing relationship with the AASC as a long-term partner. 

RMIT University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Alec Cameron closed proceedings saying “as a university deeply embedded across the Asia Pacific, we’re proud to be at the forefront supporting our region adapt through a time of unparalleled transformation. We see first-hand the tangible benefits of positive dialogue, innovation, and exchange between neighbouring economies.”

Find out more about the AASC and read the PM’s speech here.

18 November 2025

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