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.
October 2024
Gas: How to counter the biggest players in town
Australia has an abundance of gas. Almost 80% of Australia’s gas is exported as liquefied natural gas (LNG), the gas industry pays zero royalties on more than half the gas exported. The monetary value of this gas is enormous. The total value of LNG exports over the last four years is estimated at $265 billion.
From Limits to Growth to Earth for All: towards a wellbeing economy?
Earth has crossed multiple planetary boundaries, while widespread inequality is causing deep instabilities in societies.
Wifedom with Anna Funder
Looking for wonder and some reprieve from the everyday, Anna Funder slips into the pages of her hero George Orwell. As she watches him create his writing self, she tries to remember her own… When she uncovers his forgotten wife, it’s a revelation. Eileen O’Shaughnessy’s literary brilliance shaped Orwell’s work and her practical nous saved
November 2024
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.
December 2024
Minority Report with George Megalogenis
Join journalist George Megalogenis to discuss his new book, Minority Report: The new shape of Australian politics for Australia’s Biggest Book Club in December 2024. Australian politics is shifting. The two-party system was broken at the last federal election, and another minority government is a real possibility in the future. Politics-as-usual is not enough for
Näku Dhäruk The Bark Petitions with Clare Wright
Join award-winning author and professor of history Clare Wright in this free webinar discussing her landmark new book, Näku Dhäruk The Bark Petitions: How the people of Yirrkala changed the course of Australian democracy.
Looking for speakers for your next event?
Past webinar recordings
After the crisis
Media Industry Crisis During Coronavirus
The Complete Reshaping of Australia’s Economic Debate
Human Rights, AI and Covid-19
How can Government Protect Jobs & Incomes?
