Format

Lectures will include visual presentation, Q&A sessions and time for refreshments and informal conversation. Participants will be issued with reading materials and given access to diverse sources of information.

Program

September 1   Life on Planet Earth

Sustaining hope in the midst of fragility and uncertainty

life_on_planet_earth.24_august.ppt

resources.pptx

September 8   The World Economy: An ‘ocean liner without lifeboats’

Financial crises and the myths of the free market: the case for regulation

the_world_economy.ppt

September 15  Islam, Islamism and Islamophobia

Religion and politics; terrorism and the ‘war on terror’

islam_islamism.ppt

September 22  The Democratic Deficit

What it is and what to do about it

democracy_deficit.xx_.pptx      

September 29   State of the Nation

How is Australia faring? A fresh look at its society, economy and politics

state_of_the_nation.pptx   

In the final lecture, to be held in St Michael’s Church, Professor Camilleri will turn the spotlight on Australia: the aspirations and anxieties of a new generation; the changing fabric of Australian society; and the prospects of adjusting to the realities of a world in ferment.

He will also engage in conversation on these and related issues two leading thinkers and practitioners:

Professor Marilyn Lake, University of Melbourne, noted historian, author of prize winning books, and Immediate Past President of the Australian Historical Association; and

Julian Burnside AO QC, leading Australian barrister, author, and outspoken human rights and refugee advocate.

Audience members will be invited to join in the conversation.

Please note there is limited seating for this series, book early to secure your tickets.

Cost: $15 per lecture or $50 for the whole series

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