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Hugh de Kretser argues that a bill of rights is an essential part of maturing Australia's human rights culture.
Jay Winter examines the role of René Cassin in making human rights as a fundamental form of Holocaust commemoration.
Guests Amanda Vanstone and Michael Wesley join Sally Warhaft to discuss the work of the modern ambassador.
Sean Faircloth makes his case for secular governance, and outlines the risks of the contrary - both in the US and in ...
Michael Leunig looks back on a career of whimsy, joy and provocation - and draws live. In conversation with Michael W...
Sally Warhaft, Tim Lindsey and Julian McMahon discuss Australia's diplomatic relationship with Indonesia.
What are we doing to combat racism? And how can we learn from past mistakes?
Can a big Melbourne remain beautiful - let alone liveable or sustainable? Can we have it all, or do tough choices lie...
Considering political responses to Indigenous rights, Sarah Marland tries to understand why governments have been fai...
Adam Smith delivers a passionate speech, presenting powerful arguments for better support of young people.
China correspondent John Garnaut chats to Sally Warhaft about the behemoth's changing political guard, and what it me...
Dennis Altman, Jeff Sparrow and Sally Warhaft discuss life and love in Australia today - from straight and gay male p...
Musician and promoter Jon Campbell dishes the dirt on China's thriving rock ('yaogun') music scene. With Mikey Cahill.
Helen Garner, David Shields, Jose Dalisay Jr and Margo Jefferson join Michael Cathcart to discuss the boundaries and ...
Sophie Black, Richard Fidler, Julia Baird and Siobhan Heanue discuss the media and cultural empires of the anglophone...
In the midst of a national debate over sexism and misogyny, we joined with Overland to examine the significance of se...
Dr Susan Harris Rimmer looks at the broader context of forced migration and international law as it relates to refugees.
American political journalist (and former Carter speechwriter) James Fallows shares his unique insights into the 2012...
Richard Broinowski takes us through one of Japan's most tense moments in recent history, and examines how it's shaped...
Foreign affairs heavyweights Gareth Evans and Alexander Downer reflect on the nature of the demanding portfolio. With...
Celebrated High Court judge Michael Kirby speaks with biographer Daryl Dellora about his dynamic private and public l...
Rai Gaita, Robert Manne, Glyn Davis and Margaret Gardner discuss the future of universities and the ideals that shape...
Sally Warhaft hosts eight of Melbourne City Council's nine candidates for Lord Mayor in the lead-up to 2012 elections.
Ruby Murray and Stephen Armstrong examine Hannie Rayson's Two Brothers and its social and political underpinnings.
Join Sally Warhaft, Paul Kelly, Andrew Jaspan and Harold Mitchell for a penetrating discussion about the state of mas...
Political philosopher and commentator Tim Soutphommasane puts forward his case for why Australian multiculturalism wo...
Examining outrage over the 'sexualisation' of girls, Michelle Smith explores parallels between the Victorian era and ...
Listen to the audio of our Intelligence Squared debate on the proposition 'Western Civilisation is in Terminal Decline'.
Economist, attorney and author Michael Shuman sets out a passionate argument for the benefits of local investment.
In a very lively, candid appearance hosted by George Megalogenis, David Marr discusses his bold, controversial essay ...
Series curator Raimond Gaita launches our Faith and Culture program with a keynote lecture arguing why the relationsh...
Sally Warhaft, Satyajit Das and Andrew Charlton take part in a heated debate over the future of economic growth in Au...
Roscoe Howell outlines modern forms of slavery, discussing how it intersects with our decisions, and explaining how w...
Laura Tingle and Fran Kelly discuss Tingle's Quarterly Essay, which tackles Australian society's climate of antagonis...
Professor Ian Lowe of the Australian Conservation Foundation examines the complex, controversial issues surrounding t...
Lindsay Tanner argues for the economic benefits of diversity through immigration in Australia.
One of the country’s most controversial politicians, Bob Katter Jr joins ABC politics stalwart Barrie Cassidy to disc...
This week, Ruby J Murray discusses The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif with the book's co-authors Najaf Mazari and Robert ...
Jim Davidson examines Australia's history with the monarchy, and asks: when will we face up to the inevitable and mov...
Shareholder activist Stephen Mayne, journalist George Megalogenis and host Sally Warhaft unpack Australia's 2012-13 f...
With host Siobhan O'Sullivan, Anna Krien discusses her recent Quarterly Essay, 'Us and Them' - an incisive survey of ...
Faith and Culture series curator Raimond Gaita introduces the lecture programme and explains its timeliness and relev...
In this Intelligence Squared Debate, held at Melbourne Town Hall, our panel debates the proposition that Freedom of S...
Anna Rose discusses the rise of climate denialism and what motivates the denialist elite: as well as how to change pe...
O'Shea, Barns, Keane, Ludlam and Dreyfus discuss the role of media and government, and what the war on WikiLeaks repr...
George Megalogenis discusses his incisive book on Australia's place in the global economy. With Annabel Crabb.
With political leadership constantly in question, Glyn Davis draws on history and sociology to suggest why this may be.
In the series debut, Lindsay Tanner and Sally Warhaft discuss political parties, democratic process and media culture.
David Rieff and Gareth Evans discuss justifications and nuances of military intervention.
In this Lunchbox/Soapbox, Verity Burgmann explores the productive outcomes of extremist challenges to authority.
Andrew Charlton discusses the conflicting interests of wealthy and developing nations in the global energy crisis.
On International Women's Day, Christine Gordon speaks about contemporary feminism and the power of women's stories.
Kim Barker explores her account of the conflict, danger and irreverence in a warzone. With Karen Middleton.
Alain de Botton brings his light touch and intellectual pirouettes to the topic of religion and its atheistic utility.
Hilary Charlesworth delivers her proposal for female rights and representation in post-revolutionary states.
Former Villawood boss Peter Mitchell, refugee advocate David Manne and Peter Mares discuss Australia's asylum seekers.
Join Maxine McKew, John Hewson, Irving Saulwick and George Megalogenis for a talk on polls, politics and the polis.
In a marathon session, Paul Keating talks cultural vision, reconciliation, reform and creativity with Robert Manne.
Our panel considers the complexity of indigenous affairs in Australia: its losses, successes and future challenges.
In partnership with the Melbourne Festival, our expert panel explores the achievements and impact of the Arab Spring ...
The leader of the federal opposition is too combative, conservative and selfish to rule, argues Susan Mitchell.
Politicians, scientists, academics and stakeholders debate the controversial introduction of a carbon tax in Australia.
Former Keating speechwriter discusses his memoir and the shifts in Australian politics since Keating's demise.
Robert Manne discusses his 'Quarterly Essay 43' on 'The Australian', as well as the newspaper's response.
Journalist Paul Cleary critiques Australia's dependence on mining in what he provocatively labels "generational theft".
In this lively debate, our panel discuss the value and risks of Australia's participation in the war in Afghanistan.
Christine Nixon examines consensus leadership and discusses why 'being open to compromise' is not 'being compromised'.
Eight of Melbourne's finest writers and performers read their favourite speeches - from Redfern to Notting Hill via F...
Join a panel of leading media commentators and analysts as they turn their eye to Hackgate and its reverberations.
Guy Rundle, Eleanor Townsley, Peter Vale and Robert Manne explore the origins, effects, strengths and failures of Wik...
Journalist and first-time novelist Caroline Brothers takes on the issue of unaccompanied, displaced children.
Acclaimed writer Amos Oz talks of compromise, compassion and conflict in modern Israel and beyond.
How can we reconcile atrocities that have happened in our midst, and where do memory, truth and justice fit?
With journalist Rafael Epstein, Chazan addresses the crisis and opportunity of the 'new Middle East'.
David and Margaret reflect on Elia Kazan's Hollywood blacklist era filmic allegory of conflict, coercion and betrayal.
Sarah Maddison explores Australia's guilt over its brutal past and the transformative opportunity it offers.
The author and scholar discusses porn's grip on pop culture and how we must reform mainstream sexuality with Monica Dux.
Judith Brett discusses her Quarterly Essay - about the fate of rural Australia and its urban counterparts - with Don ...
Peter Mares interviews Ingrid Betancourt about her capture by Colombia's FARC rebels, and why love is the answer.
Alan Attwood, Debbie Mortimer, Julian Burnside and Rob Stary discuss the theory and practice of human rights today.
Amidst the West's crisis of identity, Guy Rundle examines tabloid attacks on the 'other' and the emergent 'new hate'.
Fatima Bhutto joins Anton Enus in a disarming conversation about life in the midst of Pakistan's famed and bloodied p...
Tanner and Megalogenis explore politics and the media, values and pragmatism, and Tanner's new book Sideshow.
Robert Manne dissects the cultural and political complacency that Australia must overcome in a changing climate.
Our panel of five discuss the Aussie fair go - what it means and to whom. Is it still true, relevant or indeed fair?
Fran Kelly leads Malcolm Fraser, Malcolm Turnbull, Lindsay Tanner and Margaret Simons through a critique of Australia...
Penny Wong, John Hewson, Carmen Lawrence, Greg Barns, Shaun Carney and Helen Kroger debate the failure of Australia's...
Glenn Moore and Jenny Niven discuss race, class and identity in Barack Obama's 1995 book, Dreams from My Father.
Larissa Behrendt addresses key flaws in Australia's attempts to tackle Indigenous disadvantage.
In our inaugural Talking Point session, our panel discusses the political upheaval in Egypt and what its lasting effe...
Lyndal Curtis, Julian Burnside, Paul Ramadge and Suelette Dreyfus examine the lasting implications of WikiLeaks.
Jon Faine questions our growing culture of complaint and asks if, instead, our expectations are unrealistic
Robyn Eckersley, Andrew Hewett and Joseph Camilleri reflect on the shifting mechanisms of global power.
Mark Wakeham examines Victoria's environmental challenges leading into the 2010 Victorian State Election.
George Megalogenis discusses the death of political reform and rigorous public debate, with former Federal Labor MP L...
Greg Davies from the Police Association looks at the increased violence many Victorian police are encountering.
Vandana Shiva delivers an address on how GMO-free food became activism.
VCOSS CEO Cath Smith outlines a social agenda for the Victorian state elections, pointing to affordable housing, serv...
Transport planner Paul Mees analyses Melbourne's public transport failings, and suggests that upheaval is necessary t...
Hannie Rayson suggests that theatre and politics share more in common than we think; both seek to move us through str...
In the September Quarterly Essay, Hugh White considers Australia’s place between Beijing and Washington.
George Megalogenis deciphers the election results from Labor losses to Greens rise and the Coalition's fightback to p...
Ayaan Hirsi Ali talks about Liberal societies and the debate over Islam.
Griffith Review 29 contributors Peter Mares, Michele Grossman and Rachel Buchanan deconstruct the social and racial d...
Greens candidate Adam Bandt examines the role of smaller parties and independent candidates in a healthy, accountable...
Essayist David Marr assesses Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's inspirations, methods and political temperament.
From Pacific Solution to Oceanic Viking: in a special Overland event, legendary journalist and raconteur Mungo MacCal...
Malcolm Fraser Part One
Malcolm Fraser Part Two
Malcolm Fraser Part Three
Lunchbox/ Soapbox: George Megalogenis discusses the Kevin Rudd Performance Index.
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