Bob Carr holds the record as the longest-serving Premier of New South Wales, serving from 1995 to 2005. He was Foreign Minister under Julia Gillard’s Labor government, leveraging his extensive knowledge and passion for international politics and relations.
After a distinguished political career, Carr transitioned to academia, becoming a Professor in International Relations at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He also served as the Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI), the only Australian think tank dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the Australia-China relationship.
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most effective public communicators, Bob Carr is known for his unique blend of erudition, insight, clarity, and authority, unmatched by any other former Australian leader.
