The American Australian League opened its new headquarters in Manhattan on Tuesday night with a star-studded event to celebrate the non-profit organization’s 75th birthday.y holiday.
News Corp CEO Rupert Murdoch and other dignitaries were on hand to unveil the “Murdoch Center”.
The headquarters will serve as a cultural center and meeting place to assist the Society’s mission to promote strong relations between the United States and Australia.
“I remember my father launching the Australian American Society 75 years ago. Australia had entered World War II as a member of the British Empire and ended up saving the United States, with the result that this new bilateral relationship became crucial.” Murdoch said. “What was true then is just as true now, as the world faces many historical challenges, including the rise of a belligerent China. To further this understanding, the Association plays an important role in establishing postgraduate scholarships for talented Australian and American scholars, whose work has changed life and save it.”
The opening ceremony was also attended by the son of Murdoch Lachlan, CEO of Fox, as well as US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy, Australian Ambassador to the US Arthur Synodinos, and Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt.
“Finally, I would just add,” said the elder Murdoch, “it means a great deal to me to share here today with Lachlan at this important moment and carry on the family tradition.” “So, a big thank you to everyone for what you have done for the Assembly and for what you will certainly do for the two countries I call home, Australia and the United States.”
It is located at 600 3rd Ave. In Manhattan, the Murdoch Center will host roundtables and trade conferences for American and Australian companies, act as a hub to showcase the work of Federation grant recipients and provide resources for newly arrived Australians, among other functions.
“The Murdoch Center was made possible by a very generous grant from News Corp. and Fox Corporation, and with wonderful support from the Pratt Foundation,” said Craig Chapman, president of the association.
Chapman added, “Their investment in our future supports the value of freedom and democracy that our two great nations will always share.”
Kennedy added, “There is no more important relationship in the world now than that of the United States and Australia.”
The American Australian League was founded in 1948 by Sir Keith Murdoch.
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