澳臺文化基金會2月28日下午在昆士蘭州議會舉辦臺澳關係論壇，吸引來自澳洲政界、學術界等多位專家學者共同參與，出席貴賓包括該基金會董事長羅富齡僑務委員、駐澳洲代表處徐佑典大使、駐布里斯本辦事處范厚祿處長、昆士蘭臺灣中心歐陽群主任、僑務委員陳秋燕、徐瑞雲、林陳雪鳳、聯邦參議員Paul Scarr、昆州議會副議長Jon Krause、州議員Peter Russo、澳台工商協會主席John Toigo、布里斯本市議員黃文毅、澳洲工商委員會副主席Rowan Callick、塔斯馬尼亞大學教授Mark Harrison、麥覺理大學教授郭美芬博士，外交團以及澳洲主流各界人士、僑界貴賓等逾百人出席參加。
范處長致詞感謝主辦單位辛勞籌備，並表示臺灣的穩定成長和民主韌性在全球和平繁榮方面扮演關鍵角色，並呼籲澳洲政府支持臺灣參與CPTPP，促進臺澳產業合作及進一步經貿互動交流。台澳關係發展到現今欣欣向榮的榮景，一部分歸功於昆州台僑先進們在地深根，以台灣心在澳洲這塊土地上成長茁壯，讓澳洲看見台灣。
在林季平先生主持的座談會上，徐大使表示。臺灣符合CPTPP高標準，經濟規模最大且具完整科技產業鏈，也是最具申請資格的國家。他呼籲澳洲公正、客觀、有彈性處理臺灣的申請案，並持續支持臺灣深化與區域的經濟整合。徐大使另感謝澳洲政府多次公開重申臺海和平穩定的重要性，並期待持續與澳洲政府、國會等各界友人互動交流。
Scarr參議員表示，澳洲參議院2024年8月一致通過緊急動議，指出聯合國第2758號決議並未主張中華人民共和國對台灣的主權，也未決定台灣未來的地位。澳洲外貿部今年初也發佈聲明，澄清中國的錯誤論述，指出澳洲的「一中政策」與中國的「一中原則」不同，澳洲願持續在經貿、科技等領域深化與台灣關係。
活動當天由林季平執行長擔任會議主持人，整場論壇同步進行網路直播，會議另邀請「澳洲工商委員會」副主席Rowan Callick、「塔斯馬尼亞大學」教授Mark Harrison、「麥覺理大學」教授郭美芬等台澳知名學者發表專題演講 ，以歷史的角度回顧台澳關係從過去到未來走向的觀察，強調聯大第2758決議並未決定台灣地位，台灣的未來將由自己人民決定，盼台澳雙邊關係未來繼續朝著務實的方向多邊發展 。
Australia Cultural Foundation Hosts Taiwan-Australia Relations Forum, Calling for Support for Taiwan’s CPTPP Membership
On February 28, the Australia Cultural Foundation held the Taiwan-Australia Relations Forum at the Queensland Parliament, bringing together prominent experts and scholars from Australian politics and academia.
In his opening remarks, Director-General William Fan of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Brisbane expressed gratitude to the organizers and emphasized Taiwan’s economic resilience and democratic strength as key contributors to global peace and prosperity. He urged the Australian government to support Taiwan’s inclusion in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to enhance bilateral trade and industrial cooperation.
He highlighted the crucial role played by the Taiwanese community in Queensland, whose deep-rooted efforts have helped showcase Taiwan’s presence in Australia.
During the panel discussion, Ambassador Douglas Hsu of TECO Australia emphasized that among all CPTPP applicants, Taiwan has the largest economy and a well-established high-tech industrial chain, making it one of the most qualified candidates for membership. He called on Australia to approach Taiwan’s application with fairness, objectivity, and flexibility and to continue supporting Taiwan’s deeper integration into the regional economy.
Ambassador Hsu also thanked the Australian government for its consistent stance on peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and expressed his hope for continued engagement with the Australian government, Parliament, and various stakeholders.
Senator Paul Scarr highlighted that in August 2024, the Australian Senate unanimously passed an urgent motion clarifying that UN Resolution 2758 does not recognize the People’s Republic of China’s sovereignty over Taiwan nor determine Taiwan’s future status.
He further noted that earlier this year, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a statement rejecting China’s misleading claims, emphasizing that Australia’s "One China Policy" is distinct from China’s "One China Principle". He reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to strengthening economic, technological, and trade relations with Taiwan 
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.The forum, moderated by Executive Director Edward Lin, was livestreamed online. Keynote speakers, including Mr Rowan Callick OBE, Professor Mark Harrison, and Dr. Mei-fen Kuo, explored the historical evolution of Taiwan-Australia relations and their future trajectory.
They stressed that UN Resolution 2758 does not determine Taiwan’s status and that Taiwan’s future should be decided by its own people. The forum concluded with a shared vision for a pragmatic, multilateral approach to deepening Taiwan-Australia relations.
The forum attracts over 100 attendees, including Queensland’s Deputy Speaker, Brisbane city councillors, diplomats from Japan, the Philippines, and Portugal, as well as Australian experts and community leaders.
