This week in my role as Special Envoy for the Arts, I will travel to the USA to participate in the G’Day USA program in Los Angeles. G’Day USA is presented annually by the American Australian Association and this year is its 20th anniversary.

G’Day USA is Australia’s premier public and economic diplomacy program in the United States, providing a forum for high profile stakeholders in a range of industries, including the arts and entertainment sector.

I will take part in the G’Day USA Business Roundtable, which brings together senior government officials and business leaders from Australia and the United States, with this year’s discussion focused on the theme ‘Navigating Disruption’.

I’m looking forward to engaging with stakeholders in the screen industry and promoting Australia’s cultural exports, accomplishments and talent in the United States.

I’ll also attend the G’Day USA Arts Gala which will honour the contributions of notable Australians such as Sam Worthington, Miranda Kerr and The Kid LAROI for their contributions to the arts and entertainment and includes a special tribute to the late Olivia Newton John.

Olivia attended the first ever G’Day USA event and was a fantastic representative for Australian arts in the US.

The arts and entertainment industry plays a unique and important role in Australia’s relationship with the United States.

I will be working hard to strengthen that relationship and to advance Australia’s interests and champion those artists and arts workers who bring Australian talent to the world stage.