The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) is an independent, non-partisan think tank that produces expert and timely advice for Australia's strategic and defence leaders. ASPI generates new ideas for government, allowing them to make better-informed decisions for Australia's future. ASPI is one of the most authoritative and widely quoted contributors to public discussion of strategic policy issues in Australia and a recognised and authoritative Australian voice in international discussion of strategic issues, especially in the Asia-Pacific.
ASPI aims, through its website, publications, blog, events and media activities, to be innovative, accurate and well-informed and to broaden public knowledge about the critical strategic choices our country will face over the coming years. The institute's work helps to foster strategic expertise in Australia through dialogue, research and its contribution to public debate. ASPI strives to provide a strong focus and constructive commentary on the practical choices and issues which confront Australia's strategic policy decisions, and this is reflected in ASPI's core values of collegiality, originality and innovation, quality and excellence, and independence.
ASPI was established by the Australian Government in 2001 and is partially funded by the Department of Defence with other sources of revenue include sponsorship, commissioned tasks, a membership scheme, sale of publications, advertising and event registration fees.
Further information
-
Type of Body
R. Management Board
-
Established By / Under
Other
-
Established By/Under More info
Corporations Act company controlled by the Commonwealth
-
Paid Members?
Yes
-
Max No. of Board/Committee Members
12
-
Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
-
Classification
X. Internal Management
-
Auditor
ANAO
-
Function Categorization
Executive Management
-
Creation Date
-
Postal Address
Level 2, Arts House, 40 Macquarie Street
Barton ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
---|---|---|---|
Chair | Ms. Gai Brodtmann | 26 June 2020 | 27 June 2026 |
Member | The Hon. John Anderson AO FTSE | 28 March 2022 | 27 March 2025 |
Member | The Hon. Michael Keenan MP | 28 March 2022 | 27 March 2025 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | MAJGEN Kathryn Toohey | 25 September 2023 | 24 September 2026 |
CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director | Mr. Justin Bassi | 1 May 2022 | 30 April 2027 |
Member | VACANT |
Last updated: