Opening the Murdoch Center

On Tuesday, the American Australian Association reached a pivotal moment in our history - opening our new headquarters, the American Australian Association Murdoch Center, made possible by the generosity and support of the Murdoch family, and the Pratt Foundation.

75 years on, a vision dreamed, now a reality - the Murdoch Center will showcase the best of the American Australian relationship through panel discussions, speaker series’, performances, art showcases, business roundtables, networking receptions and more.

Rupert Murdoch expressed, “I remember my father launching the Association 75 years ago.….it means much to me to have Lachlan here today sharing in this important moment and continuing the family tradition. So, many thanks to all for what you surely will do for the two countries that I call home.”

We were also privileged to hear remarks from, Anthony Pratt, US Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, Australian Ambassador to the US, The Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO, current & former Chairman of the Association Craig Chapman and Jennifer Nason, virtually the Chair of the Association Australia, Leila Smith and Association President, Ambassador John Berry (Ret’d). Along with Lachlan Murdoch, the speakers participated in a ribbon cutting in front of a commissioned custom artwork from the APY Art Centre Collective in South Australia.

We were thrilled to showcase our Scholars with brother Ziggy and Miles opening the evening on classical guitar & Indigenous scholar, Mi-kaisha, closing the night with a mix of original songs and Aussie classics which had everyone moving their feet.

A special thanks to Relish Catering for providing us with delicious Australian inspired food.

We cannot wait to welcome the community into this new space and look forward to connecting Aussies & Americans in NYC!