ANZAC DAY: finding family and finding myself

ANZAC day, or April 25th, is one of those days where pictures speak louder than words.

On January 9th 2013, I found my Great Great Uncle’s grave in Cerisy, France.
My solo Eurotrip which birthed Politics in Kicks later the same year.

A day that had profound impact on my life.

This is my story.

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Politics in Kicks meets Director General of ASIO, David Irvine


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Pictured: Your Fair Author and Director General of ASIO, David Irvine

When: 6pm, March 4th
Where: St George’s College, UWA
Who: Director General of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation [ASIO], David Irvine
What: Speaking on “Intelligence and National Security in the Democratic State”

**NB: This special event, hosted by the Australian Institute of International Affairs WA was held under Chatham House Rule**

**I took extensive notes throughout his talk, this blog entry is based on them.**

I didn’t know much about ASIO, ASIS, or Secret Services until I attended this talk and had the privilege of meeting David afterwards.

This is what I learned…..

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