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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.

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The Holocaust and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Jay Winter

Jay Winter examines the role of René Cassin in making human rights as a fundamental form of Holocaust commemoration.


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The Fifth Estate: The Ambassadors

Guests Amanda Vanstone and Michael Wesley join Sally Warhaft to discuss the work of the modern ambassador.

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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 ...


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Michael Leunig

Michael Leunig looks back on a career of whimsy, joy and provocation - and draws live. In conversation with Michael W...

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The Fifth Estate: Regional Partnerships and Diplomatic Deals

Sally Warhaft, Tim Lindsey and Julian McMahon discuss Australia's diplomatic relationship with Indonesia.


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Ideas for Melbourne: Making Racism History

What are we doing to combat racism? And how can we learn from past mistakes?

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Ideas for Melbourne: The City of the Future

Can a big Melbourne remain beautiful - let alone liveable or sustainable? Can we have it all, or do tough choices lie...


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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Sarah Marland on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and their Homelands

Considering political responses to Indigenous rights, Sarah Marland tries to understand why governments have been fai...

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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Adam Smith: Where is the Love: Are Our Public Institutions Failing Our Young People?

Adam Smith delivers a passionate speech, presenting powerful arguments for better support of young people.


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The Fifth Estate: The World's Largest Party: China

China correspondent John Garnaut chats to Sally Warhaft about the behemoth's changing political guard, and what it me...

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The Fifth Estate: He Said/He Said

Dennis Altman, Jeff Sparrow and Sally Warhaft discuss life and love in Australia today - from straight and gay male p...


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Red Rock and Roll

Musician and promoter Jon Campbell dishes the dirt on China's thriving rock ('yaogun') music scene. With Mikey Cahill.

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NonfictioNow Melbourne 2012: Nonfiction: The Art of Truth - Writerly Perspectives

Helen Garner, David Shields, Jose Dalisay Jr and Margo Jefferson join Michael Cathcart to discuss the boundaries and ...


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Media in the Land of Stars and Stripes

Sophie Black, Richard Fidler, Julia Baird and Siobhan Heanue discuss the media and cultural empires of the anglophone...

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Destroying the Joint

In the midst of a national debate over sexism and misogyny, we joined with Overland to examine the significance of se...


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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.

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AMERICA: The 2012 Elections: Has America Finally Gone Mad?

American political journalist (and former Carter speechwriter) James Fallows shares his unique insights into the 2012...


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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Richard Broinowski: Fallout from Fukushima

Richard Broinowski takes us through one of Japan's most tense moments in recent history, and examines how it's shaped...

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The Fifth Estate: A Foreign Affair

Foreign affairs heavyweights Gareth Evans and Alexander Downer reflect on the nature of the demanding portfolio. With...


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Michael Kirby: Law, Love and Life

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

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Universities, Challenged

Rai Gaita, Robert Manne, Glyn Davis and Margaret Gardner discuss the future of universities and the ideals that shape...


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The Fifth Estate: Good Lord

Sally Warhaft hosts eight of Melbourne City Council's nine candidates for Lord Mayor in the lead-up to 2012 elections.

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Texts in the City: Two Brothers

Ruby Murray and Stephen Armstrong examine Hannie Rayson's Two Brothers and its social and political underpinnings.


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The Fifth Estate: Media Meltdown

Join Sally Warhaft, Paul Kelly, Andrew Jaspan and Harold Mitchell for a penetrating discussion about the state of mas...

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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Tim Soutphommasane: Don't Go Back to Where You Came From: Why Multiculturalism Works

Political philosopher and commentator Tim Soutphommasane puts forward his case for why Australian multiculturalism wo...


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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Michelle Smith: From Prim to Poledance: Girls, Sex and Popular Culture

Examining outrage over the 'sexualisation' of girls, Michelle Smith explores parallels between the Victorian era and ...

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Intelligence Squared Debates: Western Civilisation is in Terminal Decline (Audio Only)

Listen to the audio of our Intelligence Squared debate on the proposition 'Western Civilisation is in Terminal Decline'.


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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.

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Quarterly Essay - Political Animal: The Making of Tony Abbott: David Marr

In a very lively, candid appearance hosted by George Megalogenis, David Marr discusses his bold, controversial essay ...


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Faith and Culture: The Voice of Faith and Public Reason: Keynote Address

Series curator Raimond Gaita launches our Faith and Culture program with a keynote lecture arguing why the relationsh...

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The Fifth Estate: End of Growth?

Sally Warhaft, Satyajit Das and Andrew Charlton take part in a heated debate over the future of economic growth in Au...


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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Roscoe Howell on Australians and Modern Slavery

Roscoe Howell outlines modern forms of slavery, discussing how it intersects with our decisions, and explaining how w...

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Quarterly Essay - The Big Whinge: Laura Tingle

Laura Tingle and Fran Kelly discuss Tingle's Quarterly Essay, which tackles Australian society's climate of antagonis...


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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Ian Lowe: Bigger or Better? Australia's Population Debate

Professor Ian Lowe of the Australian Conservation Foundation examines the complex, controversial issues surrounding t...

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Walter Lippmann Memorial Lecture: Lindsay Tanner

Lindsay Tanner argues for the economic benefits of diversity through immigration in Australia.


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Bob Katter: An Incredible Race of People

One of the country’s most controversial politicians, Bob Katter Jr joins ABC politics stalwart Barrie Cassidy to disc...

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Texts in the City: The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif

This week, Ruby J Murray discusses The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif with the book's co-authors Najaf Mazari and Robert ...


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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Jim Davidson on Australia and the Monarchy

Jim Davidson examines Australia's history with the monarchy, and asks: when will we face up to the inevitable and mov...

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The Fifth Estate: Boom Time Budget

Shareholder activist Stephen Mayne, journalist George Megalogenis and host Sally Warhaft unpack Australia's 2012-13 f...


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Quarterly Essay - Us and Them: Anna Krien

With host Siobhan O'Sullivan, Anna Krien discusses her recent Quarterly Essay, 'Us and Them' - an incisive survey of ...

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Raimond Gaita Introduces Faith and Culture: The Politics of Belief

Faith and Culture series curator Raimond Gaita introduces the lecture programme and explains its timeliness and relev...


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Intelligence Squared: Freedom of Speech is Over-Rated

In this Intelligence Squared Debate, held at Melbourne Town Hall, our panel debates the proposition that Freedom of S...

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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Anna Rose on How to Change the Mind of a Climate Sceptic: A Journey into the Climate Fight

Anna Rose discusses the rise of climate denialism and what motivates the denialist elite: as well as how to change pe...


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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...

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George Megalogenis: The Australian Moment

George Megalogenis discusses his incisive book on Australia's place in the global economy. With Annabel Crabb.


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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Glyn Davis: Leader of The Gang: How Political Parties Choose Numero Uno

With political leadership constantly in question, Glyn Davis draws on history and sociology to suggest why this may be.

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The Fifth Estate: The Numbers Game

In the series debut, Lindsay Tanner and Sally Warhaft discuss political parties, democratic process and media culture.


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David Rieff: The Ethics of Intervention

David Rieff and Gareth Evans discuss justifications and nuances of military intervention.

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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Verity Burgmann on the Importance of Being Extreme

In this Lunchbox/Soapbox, Verity Burgmann explores the productive outcomes of extremist challenges to authority.


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Quarterly Essay - Man-Made World: Choosing Between Progress and Planet

Andrew Charlton discusses the conflicting interests of wealthy and developing nations in the global energy crisis.

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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Christine Gordon on International Women's Day - Feminism is Personal

On International Women's Day, Christine Gordon speaks about contemporary feminism and the power of women's stories.


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Kim Barker: The Taliban Shuffle

Kim Barker explores her account of the conflict, danger and irreverence in a warzone. With Karen Middleton.

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An Evening with Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton brings his light touch and intellectual pirouettes to the topic of religion and its atheistic utility.


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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Hilary Charlesworth on Women and the New Wave of Democracies

Hilary Charlesworth delivers her proposal for female rights and representation in post-revolutionary states.

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Law and Order Week: Compassionate Bastard

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


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The Talking Point: Greasy Polls

Join Maxine McKew, John Hewson, Irving Saulwick and George Megalogenis for a talk on polls, politics and the polis.

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Paul Keating

In a marathon session, Paul Keating talks cultural vision, reconciliation, reform and creativity with Robert Manne.


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You Say You Want a Revolution: Not Sorry Enough

Our panel considers the complexity of indigenous affairs in Australia: its losses, successes and future challenges.

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You Say You Want a Revolution: The Arab Spring

In partnership with the Melbourne Festival, our expert panel explores the achievements and impact of the Arab Spring ...


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Susan Mitchell on Tony Abbott: Too Dangerous to Lead

The leader of the federal opposition is too combative, conservative and selfish to rule, argues Susan Mitchell.

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Intelligence Squared: A Tax Won't Fix Climate Change

Politicians, scientists, academics and stakeholders debate the controversial introduction of a carbon tax in Australia.


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Don Watson

Former Keating speechwriter discusses his memoir and the shifts in Australian politics since Keating's demise.

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Quarterly Essay: Bad News - Murdoch's 'Australian' and the Shaping of the Nation

Robert Manne discusses his 'Quarterly Essay 43' on 'The Australian', as well as the newspaper's response.


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Paul Cleary on Australia's Mining Boom

Journalist Paul Cleary critiques Australia's dependence on mining in what he provocatively labels "generational theft".

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Intelligence Squared: There is No Justification for Risking Australian Lives in Afghanistan

In this lively debate, our panel discuss the value and risks of Australia's participation in the war in Afghanistan.


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Christine Nixon on the Nature of Leadership

Christine Nixon examines consensus leadership and discusses why 'being open to compromise' is not 'being compromised'.

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Unaccustomed as I am...

Eight of Melbourne's finest writers and performers read their favourite speeches - from Redfern to Notting Hill via F...


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The Talking Point: Taking Liberties With the Press

Join a panel of leading media commentators and analysts as they turn their eye to Hackgate and its reverberations.

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Does WikiLeaks Matter?

Guy Rundle, Eleanor Townsley, Peter Vale and Robert Manne explore the origins, effects, strengths and failures of Wik...


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Caroline Brothers on the World's Displaced Children

Journalist and first-time novelist Caroline Brothers takes on the issue of unaccompanied, displaced children.

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Amos Oz - Israel: War, Peace and Storytelling

Acclaimed writer Amos Oz talks of compromise, compassion and conflict in modern Israel and beyond.


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Human Rights and East Timor: Remembering East Timor’s Former Political Prisoners

How can we reconcile atrocities that have happened in our midst, and where do memory, truth and justice fit?

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Naomi Chazan

With journalist Rafael Epstein, Chazan addresses the crisis and opportunity of the 'new Middle East'.


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Texts in the City: On the Waterfront

David and Margaret reflect on Elia Kazan's Hollywood blacklist era filmic allegory of conflict, coercion and betrayal.

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Sarah Maddison: Beyond White Guilt

Sarah Maddison explores Australia's guilt over its brutal past and the transformative opportunity it offers.


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Gail Dines

The author and scholar discusses porn's grip on pop culture and how we must reform mainstream sexuality with Monica Dux.

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Quarterly Essay - Fair Share: Country and City in Australia by Judith Brett

Judith Brett discusses her Quarterly Essay - about the fate of rural Australia and its urban counterparts - with Don ...


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Ingrid Betancourt

Peter Mares interviews Ingrid Betancourt about her capture by Colombia's FARC rebels, and why love is the answer.

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Injustice Anywhere: Human Rights in Practice

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


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Guy Rundle on the New Tabloid Racialism

Amidst the West's crisis of identity, Guy Rundle examines tabloid attacks on the 'other' and the emergent 'new hate'.

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Fatima Bhutto

Fatima Bhutto joins Anton Enus in a disarming conversation about life in the midst of Pakistan's famed and bloodied p...


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Dumbing Down Democracy: Tanner and Megalogenis

Tanner and Megalogenis explore politics and the media, values and pragmatism, and Tanner's new book Sideshow.

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Robert Manne on the New Australian Complacency

Robert Manne dissects the cultural and political complacency that Australia must overcome in a changing climate.


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So Who the Bloody Hell Are We?: The Fair Go

Our panel of five discuss the Aussie fair go - what it means and to whom. Is it still true, relevant or indeed fair?

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The Talking Point: Is Australian Democracy Broken?

Fran Kelly leads Malcolm Fraser, Malcolm Turnbull, Lindsay Tanner and Margaret Simons through a critique of Australia...


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Intelligence Squared: Both Major Parties are Failing the Australian People

Penny Wong, John Hewson, Carmen Lawrence, Greg Barns, Shaun Carney and Helen Kroger debate the failure of Australia's...

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Texts in the City: Dreams from My Father

Glenn Moore and Jenny Niven discuss race, class and identity in Barack Obama's 1995 book, Dreams from My Father.


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Larissa Behrendt: Why is overcoming Indigenous disadvantage so hard?

Larissa Behrendt addresses key flaws in Australia's attempts to tackle Indigenous disadvantage.

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The Talking Point: Egypt and Beyond

In our inaugural Talking Point session, our panel discusses the political upheaval in Egypt and what its lasting effe...


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Secrets and Lies: How WikiLeaks Has Changed The World

Lyndal Curtis, Julian Burnside, Paul Ramadge and Suelette Dreyfus examine the lasting implications of WikiLeaks.

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Jon Faine: Why All The Complaining?

Jon Faine questions our growing culture of complaint and asks if, instead, our expectations are unrealistic


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The Changing Architecture of Global Governance

Robyn Eckersley, Andrew Hewett and Joseph Camilleri reflect on the shifting mechanisms of global power.

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Mark Wakeham: Environment

Mark Wakeham examines Victoria's environmental challenges leading into the 2010 Victorian State Election.


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George Megalogenis: Leadership and the End of the Reform Era

George Megalogenis discusses the death of political reform and rigorous public debate, with former Federal Labor MP L...

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Greg Davies: Law And Order

Greg Davies from the Police Association looks at the increased violence many Victorian police are encountering.


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Vandana Shiva

Vandana Shiva delivers an address on how GMO-free food became activism.

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Cath Smith: Social Equity in Melbourne

VCOSS CEO Cath Smith outlines a social agenda for the Victorian state elections, pointing to affordable housing, serv...


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Paul Mees: Public Transport

Transport planner Paul Mees analyses Melbourne's public transport failings, and suggests that upheaval is necessary t...

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Hannie Rayson: Grabbing the Limelight

Hannie Rayson suggests that theatre and politics share more in common than we think; both seek to move us through str...


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Quarterly Essay: China, America and Australia's Future in Asia

In the September Quarterly Essay, Hugh White considers Australia’s place between Beijing and Washington.

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George Megalogenis Makes Sense of the Election

George Megalogenis deciphers the election results from Labor losses to Greens rise and the Coalition's fightback to p...


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Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Ayaan Hirsi Ali talks about Liberal societies and the debate over Islam.

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Griffith Review Prosper or Perish: Exploring the Limits to Growth

Griffith Review 29 contributors Peter Mares, Michele Grossman and Rachel Buchanan deconstruct the social and racial d...


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Adam Bandt: How Two-Party Politics Has Failed Australian Voters

Greens candidate Adam Bandt examines the role of smaller parties and independent candidates in a healthy, accountable...

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David Marr: Power Trip - The Political Journey of Kevin Rudd

Essayist David Marr assesses Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's inspirations, methods and political temperament.


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Overland: Mungo MacCallum

From Pacific Solution to Oceanic Viking: in a special Overland event, legendary journalist and raconteur Mungo MacCal...

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Malcolm Fraser Part One

Malcolm Fraser Part One


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Malcolm Fraser Part Two

Malcolm Fraser Part Two

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Malcolm Fraser Part Three

Malcolm Fraser Part Three


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Lunchbox/ Soapbox: George Megalogenis

Lunchbox/ Soapbox: George Megalogenis discusses the Kevin Rudd Performance Index.

 

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