The Hon Barry O’Farrell AO

The Hon Barry O’Farrell AO

Barry O’Farrell was announced as Australia’s High Commissioner to India in February 2020. He served in the Parliament of New South Wales from 1995 to 2015, including as the State’s 43rd Premier between 2011 and 2014. As Premier, Mr O’Farrell initiated and led annual trade missions to India to promote economic, cultural and social links between New South Wales and the states of India. He has also served as NSW’s Special Envoy for India and has made a significant contribution as the Deputy Chair of the Australia India Council Board.

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Know thy Ocean: Unmapped, unknown, the secrets of the deep may be our final frontier

On March 4, 2023, more than 100 countries reached a historic treaty to protect the high seas after more than 15 years of largely abortive talks. How will this legally-binding milestone announced by the United Nations, conserve and ensure the sustainable use of ocean biodiversity, protect our oceans and their flora and fauna from climate change and overfishing?