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AACC PresidentDawn Lillington
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Happy New Year everyone, although I hear it’s no longer proper etiquette to say that after January 7th… oh well! I hope you all enjoyed a safe, relaxing, and celebratory holiday season. It’s certainly hard returning to reality amid the sadness and noise coming out of Washington, DC.
Speaking of DC, it was recently announced that Ambassador Kevin Rudd has resigned from his post and will be replaced in March 2026. Ambassador Rudd has played a significant role in advancing the AUKUS conversation and broader Australia–US collaboration, and he has been a wonderful ambassador for CSIRO in the United States. We had been expecting the Ambassador to attend our upcoming Gala; unfortunately, this will no longer be possible.
On the topic of the Gala, we are absolutely thrilled by the incredible level of government and industry support this year. A heartfelt thank you to United Airlines, Penfolds, Austrade, the Queensland Government, Withers, LGT Wealth Management US, Crestbridge Fiduciary, Rampart Consulting, Hall International Insurance Strategies, Kelly Partners, Atlas Wealth Group, King & Spalding, Littler and HSBC Private Banking. Our 50th Anniversary Gala is shaping up to be a spectacular evening of celebration - secure your tickets now and join us for this milestone event.
Looking ahead to 2026, the AACC has an exciting calendar of events in development. Our ANZAC Service will now be hosted at the Marines’ Memorial Club in San Francisco, we’re planning a gathering around the Australia vs Paraguay World Cup match in June, and we’ll be marking the 75th Anniversary of Penfolds Grange with a special dinner. In between, we’ll continue our popular coffee meetups and networking events, making it a great time to join or renew your membership.
Last night, we were proud to celebrate Australian Heritage Night at the Saint Mary’s basketball game. Saint Mary’s currently has six Australian athletes across their men’s and women’s teams, and last weekend the college retired the #2 jersey, worn by outstanding Australian athlete Louella Tomlinson. We’ve also heard that two more Australians will be joining the program next year. We’re looking forward to bringing together the Aussie athletes at Saint Mary’s to recognize their dedication and contribution to Australian sport – stay tuned.
Wishing you all a successful and fulfilling 2026 and we look forward to seeing you at one (or many!) of our upcoming events. Cheers, Dawn On behalf of the AACC Board |
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📅 Saturday, February 21 🕔 6:00 pm - Midnight 📍 Westin St. Francis on Union Square, San Francisco |
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Individual $295 Table of 10 $2,655 |
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Individual Ticket + Annual Membership $395 Individual $440 Table of 10 $3,960 |
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THANKS TO OUR 2026 GALA SPONSORS |
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LATEST NEWS FROM AACC MEMBERS |
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US-AUSTRALIA TAX AND ESTATE PLANNING SYMPOSIUM |
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You are invited to attend the US-Australia Tax and Estate Planning Symposium, a half day technical event at Withers’ San Fransisco office, including 3 panel discussions, guest speakers, lunch and networking. This unique program, first launched last year and designed for advisors of clients with Australian connections, will focus on the latest tips and best practices in US-Australia cross border tax and estate planning and spotlight strategies for globally mobile Australians and Americans.
📆 Thursday, February 19 2026
🕠 10:30am - 2:30pm
📍 Withers San Francisco
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ATLAS IS COMING TO TOWN! ATLAS WEALTH MASTERCLASS: TAX, MORTGAGES, & WEALTH FOR AUSSIE EXPATS |
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Join us for the first-ever Australian Expat Masterclass in San Francisco, designed to help Aussies living abroad make confident, informed financial decisions.
Hosted by industry experts, this free event will cover key topics including:
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Tax strategies for Australian expats
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Financial planning and investment options
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Navigating overseas and Australian mortgages
You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A and connect with fellow expats over drinks and canapés.
Whether you’ve recently moved or have been abroad for years, this session will equip you with practical tools to manage your cross-border finances more effectively. 📆 Tuesday, February 24 2026
🕠 5:30pm - 8:30pm
📍 Bluestone Lane Avery Cafe
🎟️ Free | Drinks and canapés provided.
Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today! |
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