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June 2026
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In the dark on AUKUS: Where is our public inquiry?
Australia is in the dark on AUKUS. The UK has had a review, the US has had a review but not Australia. Australian foreign and security policy has long been hidden behind closed doors – it makes Australia more vulnerable, and compromises our ability to make independent decisions. 66 per cent of Australians support a
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Past webinar recordings
You wouldn’t read about it: Fixing a broken media
Amy Remeikis and Stephen Long on The Australia Institute’s latest media research and how to reform journalism.
Crimes Against Humanity with Geoffrey Robertson KC
Join special guest Geoffrey Robertson KC in this webinar about his definitive book on human rights law, Crimes Against Humanity.
What’s the Big Idea? with Amy Remeikis & Alex Sloan
Join journalists Amy Remeikis and Alex Sloan AM discussing their contributions to What’s the Big Idea?, the first book from Australia Institute Press.
Juice with Tim Winton
Join award-winning author Tim Winton to discuss his book, Juice
Universities and Democracy
Higher education in 2025
Black Convicts with Santilla Chingaipe
Join Santilla Chingaipe discussing her new book, Black Convicts
Näku Dhäruk The Bark Petitions with Clare Wright
Join award-winning author Clare Wright to discuss her book, Näku Dhäruk
Minority Report with George Megalogenis
Minority Report by George Megalogenis an Australia's Biggest Book Club book for December 2024
Climate Obligations on Trial
Australia's Testimony at the International Court of Justice Explained
Josh Bornstein: Working for the Brand
Join lawyer and author Josh Bornstein for this free webinar to discuss his new book, Working for the Brand.
No Safe Seats: What does the declining major party vote mean for Australian elections?
Join the Australia Institute's Policy School to learn from experts about key public policy issues and gain tools to effectively advocate for change.
Wifedom with Anna Funder
Join the award-winning author Anna Funder to discuss Wifedom, Australia's Biggest Book Club book for October 2024.
Gas: How to counter the biggest players in town
Join the Australia Institute's Policy School to learn from experts about key public policy issues and gain tools to effectively advocate for change.