RNSA LAUNCH - Parliament House, Canberra, 24 Feb 2005

The Attorney-General, Mr. Phil Ruddock launched the network on the 24th February 2005 at the Parliament House in Canberra. In addition Mr. Gary Nairn, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime-Minister represented the Minister of Education. Other speakers included the Head of the SET Unit, Dr. Lynn Booth and ARC Executive Director, Prof. Elim Papadakis. The attendees were leading academic, government and business leaders in the critical infrastructure protection area.

Left to Right: Prof. Ed Dawson, RNSA Hub Coordinator; Prof. Peter Høj, ARC CEO; Assoc. Prof. Priyan Mendis, RNSA
Convenor; Mr Gary Nairn, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister; Prof. Elim Papadakis, ARC Executive Director;
Mr Philip Ruddock, Attorney-General; Dr Lynn Booth, Dept of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; and Prof. Joseph Lai,
RNSA Hub Coordinator

Assoc. Prof. Priyan Mendis, RNSA Convenor

Mr. Mike Rothery (Director, Critical Infrastructure Branch, Attorney-General's Dept.)

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ARC Newsletter - Autumn 2005