Lecture SeriesSince 1996, the Foundation has attracted a range of well-respected Australians to speak at its free lecture series to address the overall theme of Democracy and a Civil Society. Each lecture attracts between 500 and 1,000 people and provides the community with an opportunity to participate in a unique discussion forum.
Lecture Series 2008 featured:
David Bussau, Founder Opportunity International Australia and Current Senior Australian of the Year
“Why a civil society needs to reach out to its poorer neighbours?” (Transcript available in pdf format)
Professor Steffen Lehmann, Chair, School of Architecture & Built Environment at the University of Newcastle, Designated UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Urban Development for Asia and the Pacific Region and instrumental in the urban re-development of Berlin's city centre
“Buildings and Cities: How can we achieve sustainable urban growth for the post-industrial city?” (Transcript available in pdf format)
Overview of Lecture Series
Commencing in 1996, this annual community event features a series of lectures from leading and well-respected Australians. Held over separate evenings entry is FREE OF CHARGE. The overall series theme explores the important issue of democracy and a civil society.
Past speakers have included:
2007
- Dr Anne Summers
- Dr Tim Flannery
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2001
- Rev. Dr Gordon Moyes
- Dr Simon Longstaff
- Lieutenant General Peter Cosgrove
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2006
- Hugh McKay
- Patrice Newell
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2000
- Father Chris Riley
- Steve Pratt
- Dr Freda Whitlam
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| 2005
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1999
- John Foote
- Peter Garrett
- Rev Tim Costello
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2004
- Dr Keith Suter
- Professor Edward Blakely
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1998
- Professor Ian Lowe
- Dr Pat OShane
- Paul Kelly
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2003
- Ambassador Richard Butler
- Elaine Henry
- Fred Hilmer
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1997
- Dr Malcolm McIntosh
- Thomas Keneally
- Hon. Susan Ryan
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| 2002
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1996
- Hugh Mackay
- Phillip Adams
- Professor Geoffrey Blainey
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Click here to access lecture series transcripts.
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