Modern slavery: Amplifying survivor voices
31 Oct 2023: Australia’s initial response to modern slavery strongly focused on criminal justice outcomes and was not informed by the voices and experiences of survivors. Learn how a survivor-led approach can help combat modern slavery through meaningful, ethical and trauma-informed engagement.
How do you change a bad law?
28 Jul 2023: The campaign to change the Single Parent Payment is a success story of how lived experience, independent research, media attention, and a government-backed task force combined to reform a harmful policy. Join this session to learn more.
Finding Freedom – Refugee Week
14 Jun 2023: Universities can be agents for change in the humanitarian crisis – from providing equitable access for students from a refugee background to protecting academic freedoms and at-risk scholars. Join this session to find out how.
Placing Children at the Centre of Policymaking
25 May 2022: One in six Australian children live in poverty in Australia – whose life opportunities are largely based on their postcode and parents’ income. How can we put children at the centre of policymaking?
A Spotlight on Afghanistan
1 Sep 2021: The world’s spotlight is shining on Afghanistan and the future of its people. Can this moment galvanise Australians into action? Our panel discusses what can be done to maintain energy and awareness, now and in the long term.
Jailing is failing
8 Aug 2021: Our criminal justice system is not working. It is failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is failing women and people with mental illness or disability. Our panellists discuss decarceration, abolitionism, and what needs to happen to turn the tide of our criminal justice system.
Refugee Week, Unity – the way forward
21 Jun 2021: People from a refugee background offer Australia a richness and diversity in our community. Their inclusion is critical to building a just and equitable society. But what can we do to make this a reality?
Remembering the Sixties
15 Jun 2021: The sixties marked an era of protest, free love, and civil disobedience that shaped modern Australia. Our panel reflects on the significance of that era and the lessons we can learn from the courageous "radicals" who fought for transformative change.
Palestine and the media
2 Feb 2021: How does the media shape the conversation on human rights issues in Palestine and Israel? Hear from our on how the words chosen, the narrow focus, and the heat on journalists is affecting how reality is relayed.
Workers' rights and human rights
25 Mar 2021: Workplace rights took centre stage in parliamentary debates over the last year. In this session, we explore how a human rights focus can create safe and respectful workplaces.
Coming of Age in the War on Terror
16 Feb 2021: Post-9/11 saw the war on terror, widespread Islamophobia, surveillance, and suspicion. This session explores the impact of a rising far-right, the discourse of Trump and Brexit, and growing partisanship on the lives and political consciousness of young people.
Politics in Colour
3 Nov 2020: Despite 71% of Australians desiring a more diverse parliament, Australia's current parliamentary representation falls short. Our panel of women, Indigenous and culturally diverse MPs discuss their experiences and strategies for achieving greater diversity in Australia's parliament.
Truth-telling with Suzanne Smith and David Marr
28 Aug 2020: Suzanne Smith's debut book, "The Altar Boys," uncovers abuses in the Australian Catholic Church. Our distinguished panel discuss truth-telling, censorship, and civil rights in Australia.
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