Big Ideas

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March 28, 2023 Noel Pearson on the road to a 'Voice to Parliament': Jeanie Bell on Indigenous languages
In the 2nd Boyer Lecture Series Noel Pearson traces the long road that led to the final proposal for a Voice to Parliament. And from the 1993 Boyer Lecture Series, Voices from the land, linguist Jeanie Bell the importance of Indigenous language, not just connection to the land but to self-determination.
54 min
March 27, 2023 Noel Pearson on 'The Voice to Parliament': Getano Lui on self determination
In the lead up to a vote on a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution, we present some of the debates and visions from First Nations leaders over the years.
55 min
March 23, 2023 The problem with carbon credits and offsets
Net zero emissions means we can still burn fossil fuels, and emit carbon into the atmosphere, as long as this is offset by carbon credits. But what if the offsets are not credible, and claims to carbon neutrality misleading?
56 min
March 22, 2023 Do we need ‘big’ government?
The COVID pandemic, the GFC, and the recent energy crisis, have all required the state to play a bigger role in our lives, and in the economy. Is this a rejection of neo-liberalism?
55 min
March 21, 2023 Democracy and constitutional change
The Australian Constitution is a living document which includes a provision to facilitate reform. But over its 122 year history, it has only been amended eight times. Has Australia lost its constitutional muscle memory?
55 min
March 20, 2023 Hope in a conflicted world
The best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world.
54 min
March 15, 2023 Work, wages, and fairness
Unemployment may be low, but it is no bed of roses for Australian workers. Real wages are falling, inflation remains high, and interest rates keep going up. For many, it is a struggle to put food on the table and find secure housing. Yet Australia is brimming with money – it is one of the wealthiest countries on earth. Why aren't more of us sharing in the spoils?
55 min
March 14, 2023 The global rise of unhappiness
Are you feeling sad, angry, stressed or worried? More so than in previous years? Then you're not alone. Unhappiness is on the rise around the world. And according to Gallup's statistics that's because political leaders don't track people's wellbeing. How can leaders begin to incorporate wellbeing and happiness indicators?
54 min
March 13, 2023 Fairness and Australian politics
What is the legacy of the previous Scott Morrison leadership and what changes have there been since? A panel discussion for the Perth Festival 2023
55 min
March 09, 2023 Human rights and Indonesia’s new criminal code
It's our nearest democratic neighbour and a vital ally in the region. But new legal code laws will ban consensual sex outside marriage, abortion and limits freedom of speech. So where does this leave human rights for our near democratic neighbour?
55 min

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