Introducing Policy School!
Join The Australia Institute’s Policy School to learn from experts about key public policy issues and gain tools to effectively advocate for change.
What is the Australia Institute’s Policy School?
The Australia Institute’s Policy School, is a new 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.
It’s FREE, but registration is essential.
You can sign up once on Zoom and attend any session.
The first class will be “Australia is a low taxing nation and it costs us with Greg Jericho”, Thursday 19 September at 11am.
Each fortnight, you will hear from policy experts from the Australia Institute, who will take you through the key things you need to create change on critical public policy issues – like fair tax reform, electoral reform, the Australia/USA relationship, the housing crisis, or reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
You will learn about:
- Key issues and the current policy landscape
- What the evidence-based policy shows
- Barriers to reform
- The most persuasive arguments and key messages
- How to communicate cut-through facts and data to help you change minds
At the end of policy school, you will be able to confidently advocate for what needs to be done, why it needs to be done and importantly how we can all work to achieve a more just, sustainable and peaceful society.
Hosted by Alice Grundy, Anne Kantor Fellow Research Manager, The Australia Institute
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Australia Institute’s Policy School is for anyone interested in how public policy is researched and developed, as well as how to advocate for policy change.
It is designed for policy makers, campaigners, NGOs, academics, and public servants.
SCHEDULE 2024
- Thursday 19th September 2024
Australia is a low taxing nation and it costs us
Dr Greg Jericho - Thursday 3rd October 2024
How parliaments share power when no one party has majority control
Bill Browne - Thursday 17 October 2024
Gas: How to counter the biggest players in town
Rod Campbell - Thursday 31st October 2024
No safe seats: What does the declining major party vote mean for Australian elections?
Richard Denniss & Bill Brown - Thursday 14 November 2024
AUKUS and the US election
Dr Emma Shortis & Allan Behm - Thursday 28 November 2024
Climate Integrity
Polly Hemming - Thursday 12 December 2024
How Governments can help with cost of living
Greg Jericho
SCHEDULE 2025
To be announced…
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