 What is the love Institute about is to bring the world to Australia and Australia to the world? Two decades ago, there was a sense that the world was becoming increasingly connected But that Australia was not taking full advantage of that and Frank Loey saw that this was a risk, but also an opportunity Institute's ambitions were to contribute to Australian policy inform the Australian public and also project Australian voices abroad We would be independent, non-partisan and evidence-driven and we would be host to the widest range of unions but the advocate we know Our research today is globally recognized for its analysis on the shifting balance of power regional aid flows and climate finance, the rise of China and India Southeast Asia between the superpowers and public attitudes on the world The Institute has innovated with distinctive and evidence-driven perspectives on international trends We bridge economic security and development issues with cross-cutting data analysis The Loey Institute has also become known around the world for its convening power Each year our beautiful headquarters in the heart of Sydney host dozens of events where the most important issues of our time are debated The contribution the Loey Institute has made To discourse around foreign policy and national security issues that ripple far beyond the land down under And very much impact the debates and discussions we're having here in the United States The Loey Institute research is cited by presidents and quoted in leading international newspapers and media We have become an influential voice in the global conversation I think you're doing a wonderful job at the level of the Institute And I know the founder of it It's a wonderful revolution of what he tried to do The international system is changing before our eyes Frank Loey's original mission has only become more urgent To deepen the debate in Australia about the world and to give Australia a greater voice abroad The Institute bears my name, but the Institute is you