2025 Annual Hawke Lecture delivered by Mike Burgess AM, Director-General of Security, ASIO

26th Annual Hawke Lecture Counting and Countering the Cost of Espionage Delivered by Mike Burgess AM Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre Since 1998, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre has presented the Annual Hawke Lecture as an opportunity to hear from individuals with notable experience in human affairs and meaningful insights into our world. To this end, Mike Burgess AM, Australia's 14 Director-General of Security will deliver the 26th Annual Hawke Lecture. The 14th Director-General of Security will provide an update on the security threats facing Australia, with a particular focus on threats to our way of life. The Director-General has led ASIO since 2019, bringing over 30 years of experience in intelligence, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism. He previously led the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and has also worked in the private sector. His expertise in safeguarding national interests highlights the evolving global security landscape. His leadership shapes Australia's future resilience as technology and threats change, ensuring a secure world through intelligence, innovation, and strategic defence. www.hawkecentre.unisa.edu.au