On Tuesday 12 May 2020, two of Australia's longest-serving and distinguished former Australian foreign ministers, Julie Bishop and Gareth Evans, discussed Australia’s response to COVID-19, relations with China, the government’s call for an international inquiry on the origins of the pandemic, the world order after COVID-19, and the future of international education in Australia. Hosted by Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove, this Lowy Institute Live event also included live questions from the virtual audience.