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20 November 2009This lecture discusses the link between Australia’s role as one of the world’s largest resource economies and Australia’s international relationships, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. While highlighting the importance of resources to Australia’s current and future economic prosperity, Marius Kloppers also addressed some challenges to overcome in order to capture the opportunities within the next decade and beyond.

The 2009 Annual Lowy Lecture on Australia in the World was delivered on 18 November.  Marius Kloppers is Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of BHP Billiton Ltd.

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