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Hugh de Kretser argues that a bill of rights is an essential part of maturing Australia's human rights culture.
Documentarian and contrarian John Safran delivers a surprising Secular Sermon on the unrest of a man who has killed a...
Is our food obsession excessive, or can it drive social change and wellbeing? Explore the issue in this debate.
Contributors to Griffith Review's Tasmania edition speak with its editor about the privileges and pitfalls of the isl...
Michael Leunig looks back on a career of whimsy, joy and provocation - and draws live. In conversation with Michael W...
Danny Katz, Shalini Akhil and Arnold Zable reflect on their personal experiences of making Australia home.
Can a big Melbourne remain beautiful - let alone liveable or sustainable? Can we have it all, or do tough choices lie...
In this sensitive, complex ethical debate, our six panellists debate the proposition that Euthanasia Should be Legali...
Adam Smith delivers a passionate speech, presenting powerful arguments for better support of young people.
Geordie Williamson explains his passion for Australian literature's past masters. With Sarah L'Estrange.
Tim Flannery joins Jane Rawson to discuss Australia's urgent environmental responsibilities and his ideas for a new a...
Abigail Moncrieff, Max Barry, Charlie Sofo and chair Phip Murray explore technology, creativity and human connection.
Catherine Deveny rails against 'detrimental, counterproductive and narcissistic' helicopter parenting in this debate-...
In the midst of a national debate over sexism and misogyny, we joined with Overland to examine the significance of se...
A diverse panel of experts discuss our society's obsession with ever more complex dining - while millions starve.
Hiroshi Ishiguro introduces his shockingly human androids - and talks about the role he envisions for them in our fut...
Richard Broinowski takes us through one of Japan's most tense moments in recent history, and examines how it's shaped...
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.
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.
At the Melbourne Town Hall, two teams argue their cases for and against the true worth of Australian foreign aid.
Join us for a celebration of McSweeney's 41 - a survey of contemporary Australian Aboriginal fiction - with its edito...
In this polemic, Clementine Ford puts forth a passionate case that we are surprisingly far from achieving equality be...
Critic Kerryn Goldsworthy discusses Helen Garner's iconic book Monkey Grip with Ramona Koval.
Series curator Raimond Gaita launches our Faith and Culture program with a keynote lecture arguing why the relationsh...
Raimond Gaita, Asma Barlas, Susan Neiman, Bernadette Tobin and Scott Stephens discuss Gaita's keynote speech, launchi...
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...
Natasha Yacoub explores whether moves to prevent and respond to sexual violence in conflict go far enough - and what ...
Judge John Smallwood discusses the County Koori Court: its mechanisms, successes and the role of community elders.
Jim Davidson examines Australia's history with the monarchy, and asks: when will we face up to the inevitable and mov...
With host Siobhan O'Sullivan, Anna Krien discusses her recent Quarterly Essay, 'Us and Them' - an incisive survey of ...
British writer Anita Sethi considers E M Forster's encouragement to 'only connect', and what it might mean today.
In this Lunchbox/Soapbox presentation, Dr Siobhan Sullivan questions the way we view animal rights.
Bernard Salt and Catherine Deveny join host Sally Warhaft to discuss childcare, work and family life in Australia.
In this Intelligence Squared Debate, held at Melbourne Town Hall, our panel debates the proposition that Freedom of S...
Ramona Koval is joined by Michelle de Kretser, who examines Christina Stead's classic novel, The Man Who Loved Children.
Chris Stedman argues the importance of atheists and the religious engaging in thoughtful, compassionate ways to addre...
Controversial author, therapist and social commentator Bettina Arndt polemicises on sex in long-term heterosexual rel...
George Megalogenis discusses his incisive book on Australia's place in the global economy. With Annabel Crabb.
Ken Haley leads us on a wheeled journey through the philosophical principle of mutual incomprehension.
Growing Up Asian In Australia contributor Benjamin Law discusses the text and its topic with Andrew McDonald.
Journalist and poet Eliza Griswold discusses ideology, politics and geography - within and between faiths.
With political leadership constantly in question, Glyn Davis draws on history and sociology to suggest why this may be.
In an extensive discussion with Matt Preston, Jamie Oliver discusses his ambitious food campaigns and their challenges.
In this Lunchbox/Soapbox, Verity Burgmann explores the productive outcomes of extremist challenges to authority.
On International Women's Day, Christine Gordon speaks about contemporary feminism and the power of women's stories.
Jane-Frances Kelly, Trevor Dance, Rob Adams and Jill Garner explore density, distribution and demographics.
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.
Opium dens, illegal brothels and men with names as colourful as their pasts: we uncover Melbourne's criminal record.
Chinese dissident writer Liao Yiwu speaks with Alex Landragin about freedom, exile and books that transport him home.
Stuart Macintyre, Tim Soutphommasane, Marcia Langton and Clare Wright discuss essential works of Australian history.
Our panel explores happiness and its relationships with joy, belief, meaning, depression and life in our cities.
Key figures in the TV adaptation of Christos Tsiolkas' novel The Slap discuss its journey from page to screen.
Thomas Keneally tells a story of racism, wartime politics, empire and the life and death of White Australia.
Join Maxine McKew, John Hewson, Irving Saulwick and George Megalogenis for a talk on polls, politics and the polis.
In a climate of panic about child protection and 'sexting', Nina Funnell considers who this panic serves and controls.
Brendan Cowell, Karen Pickering and Michael Currie join Hilary Harper to discuss the truth and utility of anger.
Noni Hazlehurst, Ben Pobjie, Andrew Robb and Nicole Highet discuss sadness and 'coming out' as depressed.
In a marathon session, Paul Keating talks cultural vision, reconciliation, reform and creativity with Robert Manne.
Jane Gleeson-White traces double entry bookkeeping from monastic origins to its place at the heart of capitalism.
As the world prepares for its seven billionth person, our panel search for the soul in our ever more crowded cities.
Celebrated High Court alumnus Michael Kirby discusses love, human rights and a close encounter with Bill Heffernan.
The author of The Exotic Rissole assesses shifts in global power and the prejudices that accompany them.
Sociologist and author John Carroll examines the "excessive fearfulness" and paranoia surrounding child abduction.
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