Events // Victoria
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July 2025
Rethinking the Rules
Each week, rapidly changing news comes out of the United States – Australia’s closest ally. From introducing sweeping tariffs to mass deportations, from leaking military actions to defunding research bodies, the consequences of the Trump administration are crashing around the world. So what does this mean for us? In conversation with Dr Richard Denniss, Dr
August 2025
Bendigo Writers Festival: Opening Gala: Game On
After the 2025 federal election, Australia has the most progressive parliament in recent memory. Perhaps ever. What are the game-changing ideas that Australia needs now? Is there a mandate for policy decisions that might safeguard Australia’s democracy, economy, environment and polity beyond the blip of the news cycle? Leading thinkers and activists from all corners
Bendigo Writers Festival: On the Money: The Fifth Estate
As Donald Trump’s presidency reshapes the global economy, expert commentators Richard Denniss and Satyajit Das offer new perspectives on Australia’s place in the new world order. In this special Bendigo Writers Festival edition of The Fifth Estate, host Sally Warhaft welcomes Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute, and Satyajit Das, economic expert, former