Coming up: at
The Wheeler Centre

See all events »
Tue 21 May
Dear_america_barcal
Dear America
Texts in the City
Tue 21 May
Desai__anita_c_jerry_bauer_barcal
Anita Desai
May Blockbusters
Tue 21 May
Dbl_desaidalrymple_barcal
Anita Desai and William Dalrymple
May Blockbusters
Tue 21 May
William-dalrymple__2__barcal
William Dalrymple
May Blockbusters
Thu 23 May
Jo_case_2013_barcal
Jo Case: Asperger's Syndrome: Identity or Illness?
Lunchbox / Soapbox
Thu 23 May
Whe013_webtile_500x386_-_fa9_barcal
Unpublished Manuscript Award at the Emerging Writers' Festival Launch

Search our site:

Videos tagged with 'law'

Hughdekretserlbsb_medium

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Hugh de Kretser: All Right For Us But Not for Them: Selectivity in Australia's Human Rights Protection

Hugh de Kretser argues that a bill of rights is an essential part of maturing Australia's human rights culture.

Seanfairclothlbsb_medium

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Sean Faircloth: Attack of the Theocrats: How the Religious Right Harms Us All

Sean Faircloth makes his case for secular governance, and outlines the risks of the contrary - both in the US and in ...


Iq2_euthanasia_medium

Intelligence Squared Debate: Euthanasia Should be Legalised

In this sensitive, complex ethical debate, our six panellists debate the proposition that Euthanasia Should be Legali...

Susanharrisrimmerlbsb_medium

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Susan Harris Rimmer on Why Refugee Law is Difficult... Even Without the Politics

Dr Susan Harris Rimmer looks at the broader context of forced migration and international law as it relates to refugees.


Michaelkirby_medium

Michael Kirby: Law, Love and Life

Celebrated High Court judge Michael Kirby speaks with biographer Daryl Dellora about his dynamic private and public l...

Michaelshumanlbsb_medium

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Michael Shuman on Going Local: Creating Self-Reliant Communities in the Global Age

Economist, attorney and author Michael Shuman sets out a passionate argument for the benefits of local investment.


Nickmckenziethesting_medium

Nick McKenzie: The Sting

Crime reporter Nick McKenzie discusses his account of law enforcement pitted against a tech-savvy, billion-dollar glo...

Natashayacoub_lbsb_medium

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Natasha Yacoub on Sex as a Weapon of War

Natasha Yacoub explores whether moves to prevent and respond to sexual violence in conflict go far enough - and what ...


Judgejohnsmallwood_lbsb_medium

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Judge John Smallwood on An Old Take on Justice: County Koori Court

Judge John Smallwood discusses the County Koori Court: its mechanisms, successes and the role of community elders.

Wladd_medium

WikiLeaks, Assange and Defending Democracy

O'Shea, Barns, Keane, Ludlam and Dreyfus discuss the role of media and government, and what the war on WikiLeaks repr...


157411-30-768x432

Law and Order Week: A History of Bad Behaviour

Opium dens, illegal brothels and men with names as colourful as their pasts: we uncover Melbourne's criminal record.

Nakedcity_medium

Law and Order Week: Naked City

Rhys Muldoon, Andrew Rule and Tom Noble explore the truth, responsibility and vivid personalities of true crime writing.


Compassionatebastard_medium

Law and Order Week: Compassionate Bastard

Former Villawood boss Peter Mitchell, refugee advocate David Manne and Peter Mares discuss Australia's asylum seekers.

Michaelkirby_medium

Michael Kirby

Celebrated High Court alumnus Michael Kirby discusses love, human rights and a close encounter with Bill Heffernan.


Injusticeanywhere_medium

Injustice Anywhere: Human Rights in Practice

Alan Attwood, Debbie Mortimer, Julian Burnside and Rob Stary discuss the theory and practice of human rights today.

Gaggingforfreedom_medium

The Talking Point: Gagging for Freedom

Freedom of speech, censorship and a bill of rights feature in this particularly animated Talking Point discussion.


 

Explore

Privacy Policy | Site by Inventive Labs.