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Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2023 • Past Event
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Hyatt Regency Perth
Mr Richard Goyder AO
Chair of the AFL Commission, Qantas, Woodside Energy, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and the Channel 7 Telethon Trust
AICC(WA)’s flagship Signature Event welcomed one of Australia’s most respected business leaders, Mr Richard Goyder AO, for a keynote on “Embracing Change at Full Speed.” Drawing on his chairmanships spanning sport, aviation, energy and the arts, Goyder reflected on the discipline of leading large organisations through rapid transformation and on keeping pace with a fast-moving economic and social landscape. The lunch drew a capacity audience to the Hyatt Regency Perth.
Event Sponsors: Bendigo Bank – Community Bank North Perth; King & Wood Mallesons; Perron Institute; Living Online. Charity Partner: Foodbank WA.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2023 • Past Event
Tuesday 4 April 2023
Tuesday 4 April 2023
PKF Perth
Mr Gregory R. Copley AM
President, The International Strategic Studies Association (ISSA), Washington DC, USA
In his annual geopolitical address to the Chamber, ISSA President Mr Gregory R. Copley AM posed the provocative question “Does Australia have a Future?” Copley offered a candid, global-strategic perspective on the challenges confronting the nation and the choices that will shape its security, prosperity and standing in an increasingly contested world.
Sponsored and hosted by PKF Perth.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2023 • Past Event
Thursday 15 June 2023
Thursday 15 June 2023
The Italian Club WA
Panel: Mr Paul Niardone, Mr Gavin Hegney, Ms Cath Hart & Mr Nick Catania
Paul Niardone (National Founder & Executive Director, The Agency Group); Gavin Hegney (property analyst & forecaster); Cath Hart (CEO, REIWA); Nick Catania B.Ec JP (Chairman, Bendigo Bank Community Bank North Perth)
Part of AICC(WA)’s Wise Wealth Series, the annual Property Lunch brought together a high-calibre panel to debate the question on every investor’s mind: “Have we been here before, or will it be different this time?” Paul Niardone, Gavin Hegney, REIWA CEO Cath Hart and Nick Catania unpacked the 2023/24 property scenarios facing Western Australia across analytics, finance and the wider market outlook.
The Agency; MSA – Mortgage & Finance Solutions Australia; Schaffer Corporation; PKF; Bendigo Bank – Community Bank North Perth; Living Online; Strand Legal; Chestnut Grove.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2023 • Past Event
Thursday 27 July 2023
Thursday 27 July 2023
Perth, WA
Mr Uri Oron
Director, Israel Space Agency (ISA). With The Hon Stephen Dawson MLC; Dr Brett Biddington AC; James Yuen (JTSI); and Dr Newton Campbell Jr (AROSE)
Part of AICC(WA)’s Wise Wealth Series, the annual Property Lunch brought together a high-calibre panel to debate the question on every investor’s mind: “Have we been here before, or will it be different this time?” Paul Niardone, Gavin Hegney, REIWA CEO Cath Hart and Nick Catania unpacked the 2023/24 property scenarios facing Western Australia across analytics, finance and the wider market outlook.
Naming Rights: Sentient Hubs. Platinum: Living Online. Gold: Nexia Australia. Silver: Chaos, Chronos, R&DIUM Capital, Worley. Supported by: Lotterywest, Spacecubed. In conjunction with AROSE. Media partners: Australia in Space / Indo-Pacific Space & Earth Con
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2023 • Past Event
Monday 11 September 2023
Monday 11 September 2023
The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, Perth
Mr Mark Allison
Managing Director & CEO, Elders Ltd
Elders Managing Director & CEO Mark Allison headlined the second event in the futureNOW Technology Series, exploring Australia’s most urgent agribusiness questions – from the global impacts of rapidly evolving technologies to volatility across our trading scenarios. Hosted by DPIRD and anchored by Murdoch University’s Food Futures Institute, Milne AgriGroup and Moerk Water, the evening at The Hub examined how the sector can secure and sustain the food bowls of the future.
From L to R – Mr Stuart Crockett (Managing Director, ALOSCA Technologies); Mr David Doepel (Manager, Research Engagement, Food Innovation Precinct WA, Murdoch University); Mr Peter Toll (Partner, BDO); Mr Mark Allison (MD & CEO, Elders Ltd); Mr David Lucido (CEO, Sentient Hubs); Hon Steve Martin MLC; and Mr John Cluer (Chief Executive, AICC(WA)).
Agribusiness Sponsors: Milne AgriGroup, Murdoch University, Manuka Life, Mörk Water. Host Sponsor: WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). fnTS Sponsors: Sentient Hubs (Naming Rights), Living Online (Platinum), Chaos, Chronos, R&DIUM Capital, Worley (Silver). Supported by Lotterywest, Spacecubed and BDO.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2023 • Past Event
Thursday 12 October 2023
Thursday 12 October 2023
Perth, WA
Dr Vanessa Guthrie AO
Hon DSc, PhD, FAICD, FTSE, FAusIMM – Non-Executive Director (Santos, Lynas Rare Earths, Orica, Tronox); Pro Chancellor, Curtin University
The annual Women of Achievement Lunch, held in memory of Dr Patricia V Kailis AM OBE, welcomed Dr Vanessa Guthrie AO to speak on “From Activist to Advocate – my career in mining.” Tracing a path from a 1983 “No Dams” activist to an Officer of the Order of Australia recognised for sustainability leadership, Guthrie reflected on the mining industry’s essential role in the transition to a lower-carbon future and on creating change from the ‘inside.’
Kailis Group; King & Wood Mallesons; Curtin University; Bendigo Bank – Community Bank North Perth.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2024 • Past Event
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Forrest Hall, 21 Hackett Drive, Crawley
Mr Gregory Copley AM
President, The International Strategic Studies Association, Washington DC, USA
Opening the 2024 calendar, ISSA President Mr Gregory Copley AM delivered his annual geopolitical address on “Australian Denialism is No Answer to Global Realities.” Copley argued that, while many Australians remain comfortable, the nation is more divided than ever and slow to shore up its security and prosperity – and offered perspectives intended to provide reason for hope, discussion and renewed trust, tempered by some sobering realities.
Kindly hosted by The Forrest Research Foundation.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2024 • Past Event
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Perth, WA
Ms Gina Cass-Gottlieb
Chair, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb joined AICC(WA) and K&L Gates for a major networking lunch, sharing “Reflections on Competition and Consumer Issues in a Transitioning Economy.” Australia’s most senior competition regulator addressed the evolving challenges facing business and consumers as the economy adapts to structural change.
Host Sponsor: K&L Gates. Co-Sponsor: Bendigo Bank – Community Bank North Perth.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2024 • Past Event
Monday 17 June 2024
Monday 17 June 2024
J-Hub Boardroom, Perth
H.E. Amir Maimon
Ambassador of Israel to Australia
AICC(WA) members were honoured to host an exclusive Boardroom Lunch Briefing with H.E. Amir Maimon, Ambassador of Israel to Australia. Prior to his appointment in 2021, Ambassador Maimon served as Israel’s first Ambassador to Lithuania and held senior posts within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Israeli National Defence College – including a role coordinating “Operation Solomon,” which airlifted 15,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel.
An AICC(WA) Boardroom Lunch Briefing.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2024 • Past Event
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Perth
Hon Kerry Sanderson AC CVO
BSc, BEcon, Hon DLitt, Hon DUniversity, FAICD – former Governor of Western Australia
The 2024 Women of Achievement Lunch welcomed the Hon Kerry Sanderson AC CVO – former Governor of Western Australia and a distinguished leader across transport, infrastructure and public service – as keynote speaker. Held in memory of Dr Patricia V Kailis AM OBE, the event continued its tradition of celebrating women whose leadership has shaped the State and the nation.
Kailis Group; King & Wood Mallesons; Bendigo Bank – Community Bank North Perth.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2024 • Past Event
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Online
Israeli mining-technology innovators
This online webinar showcased Israeli innovation for the mining and resources sector, connecting WA industry with a cohort of leading technology companies – Helios, NanoZ Coating, XtraLit, Foresight and Ception. Presented with Israel’s Trade and Economic Commission and the Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute, the session highlighted practical applications across exploration, processing and sustainability.
Speaker: Israeli mining-technology innovators — Featuring Helios, NanoZ Coating, XtraLit, Foresight and Ception
Presented with the State of Israel – Israel Trade and Economic Commission (Sydney) and The Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2024 • Past Event
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Perth
Hon Kerry Sanderson AC CVO
BSc, BEcon, Hon DLitt, Hon DUniversity, FAICD – former Governor of Western Australia
The 2024 Women of Achievement Lunch welcomed the Hon Kerry Sanderson AC CVO – former Governor of Western Australia and a distinguished leader across transport, infrastructure and public service – as keynote speaker. Held in memory of Dr Patricia V Kailis AM OBE, the event continued its tradition of celebrating women whose leadership has shaped the State and the nation.
Kailis Group; King & Wood Mallesons; Bendigo Bank – Community Bank North Perth.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2024 • Past Event
Monday 16 September 2024
Monday 16 September 2024
Ashburton Room, Forrest Research Foundation, Forrest Hall, 21 Hackett Drive, Crawley
Professor Gila Kahila Bar-Gal
BSc, BEcon, Hon DLitt, Hon DUniversity, FAICD – former Governor of Western Australia
In partnership with the Forrest Research Foundation and the Australian Friends of The Hebrew University, AICC(WA) hosted Professor Gila Kahila Bar-Gal for a lunch seminar on “The Power of DNA Science in Biodiversity Conservation and Ancient DNA.” Professor Bar-Gal explored the biodiversity crisis, the role of wildlife forensics in combating illegal hunting and trade, the contribution of ancient DNA to conserving endangered and extinct species, the domestication of animals and plants, the transmission of zoonotic diseases, and the revival of a phytopathogenic fungus and its implications for sustainable agriculture. Her research spans veterinary medicine, archaeology and paleontology, focusing on molecular evolution, conservation genetics and wildlife forensics.
Presented by the AICC(WA), the Forrest Research Foundation, and the Australian Friends of The Hebrew University. This event was sponsored by the Forrest Research Foundation.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2024 • Past Event
Wednesday 17 September 2024
Wednesday 17 September 2024
Perth, WA
Mr Gregory Copley AM
President, The International Strategic Studies Association, Washington DC, USA
Returning for his regular address, Mr Gregory Copley AM argued that Australia’s shift toward a ‘post-industrial society’ since the 1980s has left it falling behind regional and global peers on key metrics – from productivity and living standards to supply-chain resilience and individual freedom. Provocative and pointed, the address challenged the audience to reconsider whether Australia is still the ‘Lucky Country.’
AICC(WA) Annual GeoPolitical Address.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2024 • Past Event
Monday 11 November 2024
Monday 11 November 2024
PKF Boardroom, Level 8, Dynons Plaza, 905 Hay Street, Perth
The Hon Josh Frydenberg
former Treasurer of Australia; former Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party (2018–2022); MP for Kooyong (2010–2022)
AICC(WA) and PKF closed the 2024 program with an exclusive Boardroom Lunch hosting Josh Frydenberg – former Treasurer of Australia and former Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party. Before entering parliament as the Member for Kooyong, Frydenberg worked at Deutsche Bank and advised Prime Minister John Howard and Foreign Minister Alexander Downer. He holds honours degrees in Economics and Law from Monash University, a Master of International Relations from Oxford, and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. The intimate boardroom setting gave members a candid discussion with the guest of honour.
Hosting Sponsor: PKF.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2025 • Past Event
Thursday 27 February 2025
Thursday 27 February 2025
Boardroom, J-Hub Maccabi Centre, 61 Woodrow Avenue, Yokine
Mr Michael Oren
former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S.; former Member of Knesset; former Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office
AICC(WA), in conjunction with UIA (United Israel Appeal), opened the 2025 program with an exclusive Boardroom Lunch Briefing with Mr Michael Oren – former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., former Member of Knesset and former Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office. A noted scholar who has taught at Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, Ben-Gurion and the Hebrew University, and a familiar voice in the international press, Mr Oren shared his perspective on the latest developments in U.S.–Middle East politics, followed by open discussion over lunch.
Presented by the AICC(WA) in conjunction with UIA (United Israel Appeal).
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2025 • Past Event
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Schaffer Corporation Boardroom, Perth
Professor Peter Klinken AC
former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S.; former Member of Knesset; former Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office
WA Chief Scientist Professor Peter Klinken AC – a leading medical research scientist, Companion of the Order of Australia and 2008 WA Citizen of the Year – joined members for an exclusive Boardroom Lunch Briefing. Professor Klinken focused his remarks on the Energy Transition and the opportunities to bring WA industry, government and academia together to ensure reliable and affordable energy for future generations, followed by open discussion over lunch.
Hosting Sponsor: Schaffer Corporation Limited.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2025 • Past Event
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Wednesday 4 June 2025
K&L Gates Boardroom, Perth
Ms Diane Smith-Gander AO
Chancellor, University of Western Australia; Chair of Zip Co, Perenti and HBF
Company director Diane Smith-Gander AO – Chair of Zip Co, Perenti and HBF, and since January 2025 the 16th and first female Chancellor of UWA – spoke on “Developing the next generation of business leaders/directors.” Drawing on an executive career that included senior roles at Westpac and a partnership at McKinsey & Company in the United States, she explored how emerging leaders can gain the knowledge, skillset and experience needed as management roles grow more complex.
Hosting Sponsor: K&L Gates.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2025 • Past Event
Monday 14 July 2025
Monday 14 July 2025
J-Hub Boardroom, Perth
H.E. Amir Maimon
Ambassador of Israel to Australia
AICC(WA) members were honoured to host an exclusive Boardroom Lunch Briefing with H.E. Amir Maimon, Ambassador of Israel to Australia. Prior to his appointment in 2021, Ambassador Maimon served as Israel’s first Ambassador to Lithuania and held senior posts within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Israeli National Defence College – including a role coordinating “Operation Solomon,” which airlifted 15,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel.
An AICC(WA) Boardroom Lunch Briefing.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2025 • Past Event
Thursday 27 February 2025
Thursday 27 February 2025
The Historic Ballroom, Pagoda Resort and Spa, 112 Melville Parade, Como, WA
Mr Gregory Copley AM
President, The International Strategic Studies Association, Washington DC, USA. Vote of Thanks by Andrew Hastie MP.
In his 2025 geopolitical address, ISSA President Mr Gregory Copley AM asked “Australia: Can the Reconstruction Now Begin?” – building on his earlier critiques to consider the path back to national strength and resilience. Hosted by the Liberal Party of WA at the historic Pagoda Ballroom in Como, the address closed with a Vote of Thanks from Andrew Hastie MP, Member for Canning.
Hosted by the Liberal Party of WA. Vote of Thanks presented by Andrew Hastie MP.
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc
2025 • Past Event
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Online
Mr Josh Liberman
Founding Partner, Lumir Growth Partners; Chairman, Josh Liberman Investment Group (JLIG); Co-founder & Chairman, CVS Lane Capital Partners
AICC(WA) hosted an online briefing on accessing investment opportunities with Josh Liberman, Founding Partner of Lumir Growth Partners. Continuing his family’s multi-generational legacy of investing in Israel, Liberman began in venture capital in the mid-1990s and later backed global successes such as Monday.com and Canva. He is also Chairman of the Josh Liberman Investment Group and Co-founder and Chairman of CVS Lane Capital Partners, which manages over AUD 2 billion. Lumir Growth Partners is an Israeli venture capital fund backing category-defining, growth-stage (Series B–D) technology companies with global potential – across AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, high-performance computing and frontier SaaS – with offices in Melbourne and Tel Aviv. The session was hosted by Boaz Kogon of AICC(WA) and followed by a moderated Q&A.
An AICC(WA) Online Briefing. Welcome by Boaz Kogon, AICC(WA).
John Cluer — Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Inc