Senator Brown speaks on the 2010 federal election, his party’s attitude to the politics of climate change and asylum seekers, and the manner in which the Greens would use the balance of power in the Senate if that was achieved.

He also discusses Australian politics and the role of the Greens with political commentator, Professor Robert Manne, Convenor of the Ideas and Society’s Program and Professor of Politics at La Trobe.

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Andrew Demetriou (CEO, AFL Australia) discusses his views on the contribution that Aussie Rules makes to social and community life with Tim Lane (Commentator, Channel 10).

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As Australia prepares to swing into election mode, many questions are being raised about the first term of the Labor government. How can we judge its record so far?

Chaired by Robert Manne (Professor of Politics, La Trobe University), the speakers are Paul Kelly (The Australian’s editor at large) Lenore Taylor, (national affairs journalist at The Sydney Morning Herald) and Judith Brett (professor of politics,La Trobe University)

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Four of the nation's most prominent thinkers address the issue of nationalism in Australia, specifically whether nationalism (in its Australian manifestation) is dangerous for our society. Hosted by Phillip Adams (ABC RN, The Australian), the speakers are: Raimond Gaita (Professor of Philosophy, King’s College, London, Author, ‘Romulus My Father’ and ‘A Common Humanity’), Marilyn Lake (Professor of History, La Trobe University, Co-author, ‘Drawing the Global Colour Line’, Co-editor, 'What's Wrong with Anzac'), Andrew Markus (Professor, Jewish Civilisation, Monash University, Author, ‘Race: John Howard and the Remaking of Australia’) and Ghassan Hage (Professor of Anthropology and Social Theory, University of Melbourne, Author, ‘White Nation’).

The 7th Ideas and Society lecture, held on 22nd April, 2010.

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Four of the nation's most prominent thinkers address the issue of nationalism in Australia, specifically whether nationalism (in its Australian manifestation) is dangerous for our society. Hosted by Phillip Adams (ABC RN, The Australian), the speakers are: Raimond Gaita (Professor of Philosophy, King’s College, London, Author, ‘Romulus My Father’ and ‘A Common Humanity’), Marilyn Lake (Professor of History, La Trobe University, Co-author, ‘Drawing the Global Colour Line’, Co-editor, 'What's Wrong with Anzac'), Andrew Markus (Professor, Jewish Civilisation, Monash University, Author, ‘Race: John Howard and the Remaking of Australia’) and Ghassan Hage (Professor of Anthropology and Social Theory, University of Melbourne, Author, ‘White Nation’).

The 7th Ideas and Society lecture, held on 22nd April, 2010.

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Professor Tim Flannery in conversation with Professor Robert Manne (Politics, La Trobe University) and Vice-Chancellor Paul Johnson (La Trobe University) about the impact of the Copenhagen Climate Summit and what hope there is in its wake.

The 6th Ideas and Society lecture, held on 13th April, 2010.

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Tim Costello (CEO, World Vision Australia), May Miller-Dawkins (Research Manager, OXFAM Australia) and Professor Sisira Jayasuriya (Economics, La Trobe University) discuss food security, millennium development goals and the global fight to end hunger. Chaired by Professor Robert Manne.

The 5th Ideas and Society lecture, held on 29 March 2010.

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Tim Costello (CEO, World Vision Australia), May Miller-Dawkins (Research Manager, OXFAM Australia) and Professor Sisira Jayasuriya (Economics, La Trobe University) discuss food security, millennium development goals and the global fight to end hunger. Chaired by Professor Robert Manne.

The 5th Ideas and Society lecture, held on 29 March 2010.

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A discussion on issues of racism in Australia, with Professor Henry Reynolds (History, University of Tasmania), Professor Judith Brett (Politics, La Trobe University), Dr John Hirst (History, La Trobe University) and Professor Ghassan Hage (Anthropology and Social Theory, University of Melbourne). Chaired by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Belinda Probert.

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The Rt. Hon. Malcolm Fraser AC (Former Prime Minister of Australia ) and The Hon. Barry Jones AO ( former President of the Australian Labor Party) voice their opinion on what is wrong with Australian democracy.

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