Why is the resilience of Australia’s democracy critical to our freedom and privilege?  

What challenges does social media pose to the functioning of our democracy? 

How do tears in our social fabric exacerbate anti-democratic behaviour? 

In this episode, Tom Rogers and Clare O’Neil discuss the importance of, and challenges facing, elections and democracy. With framing introductions from Rory Medcalf and Genevieve Bell. 

Note: This episode was recorded from a public session, ‘The Future of Elections,’ part of a two-day conference hosted by the ANU National Security College in partnership with the Australian Electoral Commission and International IDEA.  

Tom Rogers is the Australian Electoral Commissioner  

The Hon Claire O’Neil MP is the Minster for Home Affairs and Cyber Security  

Professor Genevieve Bell is the Vice-Chancellor and President of the Australian National University 

Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of NSC. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism, and academia. 

Show notes 

• ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more 
• Full version with panel and Q&A - The future of elections and Australian democracy 

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