This Discussion Paper has been prepared as part of a series of short reports on specific topics identified by the Business Council of Australia and Asia Society Australia's Asia Taskforce to supplement the findings and recommendations contained in the Interim Report.
One of the objectives of the Taskforce was to identify barriers to success in Asia - our Asian Engagement Capability was identified as a critical national asset that requires going investment by business and government. While recognising the efforts and achievements in bringing Asian literacy to the fore of national education policy and debated over past decades, it is clear that a new model is required for ensuring Australia's Asian engagement capabilities are fit for the challenges that lie ahead.