Webinars
Each week the Australia Institute tackles the big issues with Nobel laureates, current and former politicians, activists, academics, artists and other experts, with host Ebony Bennett.
Subscribe to updates from the Australia Institute to hear about future webinars. Catch up on the latest video recordings of previous webinars in our archive below, on our YouTube playlist or listen on our podcast Follow The Money.
January 2025
Policy School – Funding elections in a fair and transparent way
The Australia Institute’s Policy School is a free webinar series designed to equip policymakers, campaigners, NGOs, and public servants with the tools to advocate for change. Learn from experts about key public policy issues, persuasive messaging, and effective communication strategies to help create a fairer, more sustainable society.
Black Convicts with Santilla Chingaipe
On the First Fleet of 1788, at least 15 convicts were of African descent. By 1840 the number had risen to almost 500. Among them were David Stuurman, a revered South African chief transported for anti-colonial insurrection; John Caesar, who became Australia’s first bushranger; Billy Blue, the stylishly dressed ferryman who gave his name to
February 2025
Policy School – Worker protections and industrial relations: the fight for better wages and conditions
The Australia Institute’s Policy School is a free webinar series designed to equip policymakers, campaigners, NGOs, and public servants with the tools to advocate for change. Learn from experts about key public policy issues, persuasive messaging, and effective communication strategies to help create a fairer, more sustainable society.
Policy School – Climate change and the living standards crisis
The Australia Institute’s Policy School is a free webinar series designed to equip policymakers, campaigners, NGOs, and public servants with the tools to advocate for change. Learn from experts about key public policy issues, persuasive messaging, and effective communication strategies to help create a fairer, more sustainable society. The Australia Institute’s Policy School is a
Juice with Tim Winton
Two fugitives, a man and a child, drive all night across a stony desert. As dawn breaks, they roll into an abandoned mine site. From the vehicle they survey a forsaken place – middens of twisted iron, rusty wire, piles of sun-baked trash. They’re exhausted, traumatised, desperate now. But as a refuge, this is the
March 2025
No new coal mines – a policy not a slogan
The Australia Institute’s Policy School is a free webinar series designed to equip policymakers, campaigners, NGOs, and public servants with the tools to advocate for change. Learn from experts about key public policy issues, persuasive messaging, and effective communication strategies to help create a fairer, more sustainable society. The Australia Institute’s Policy School is a
Policy School – AUKUS: What are the prospects for Australia’s Nuclear-powered Submarine?
The Australia Institute’s Policy School is a free webinar series designed to equip policymakers, campaigners, NGOs, and public servants with the tools to advocate for change. Learn from experts about key public policy issues, persuasive messaging, and effective communication strategies to help create a fairer, more sustainable society. The Australia Institute’s Policy School is a
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Past webinar recordings
Poll Position: Disillusion Growing over Coalition Handling of Pandemic
A Corrosion of Trust in Information
Voters Say Labor Better Economic Managers for Everyday Australians, Poll Suggests
Pandemic Leadership with Andrew Barr
Morrison’s approval rating at lowest point since aftermath of black summer
The inequality of Australia’s Pandemic Response
Australian voters rethinking immigration in wake of extended border closures
India Rising?
What Next for Casual Work? WorkPac v. Rossato, Fair Work Act Amendments, and the Challenges Ahead
Climate of the Nation 2021
Most Australians want Morrison to set a higher emissions reduction target
The Australia Institute’s Inaugural Regional Climate Diplomacy Forum
Rewiring Australia
Majority back Aukus submarine pact, but fear it will inflame tensions with China
The Nordic Edge: Media diversity
Majority of Australians support vaccine mandates
Raising the Age: Getting Children out of Prison
Controlling Covid: why we need vaccines plus TTIQ and other public health measures
Go Big: How to Fix Our World
Green Recovery VS Gas Fired Recovery
18 months into the pandemic & significant numbers of Australians are struggling
Understanding Consent