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This year the Australia Institute’s Revenue Summit brings together economists and leading experts to discuss revenue options to meet Australia’s spending needs.

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Australia Last: The failure of Australian gas policy

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Unparliamentary with Jason Koutsoukis – 7 November 2025

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 11:00 am AEDT Zoom

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Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia’s future

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 5:30 pm AEDT Western Sydney University, Parramatta (Level 9, Peter Shergold Building)

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Dr Hugh Saddler Memorial Lecture

Dr Hugh Saddler Memorial Lecture 2025 | The Hon. Mike Rann AC CNZM

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 6:00 pm ACDT State Library of South Australia

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Barrie, Bowers & Friends

Mon, Nov 17, 2025 6:00 pm AEDT Sydney Town Hall

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Politics in the Pub

Politics in the Pub: Aiming Higher

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 6:30 pm AEDT Verity Lane Market