Future Leaders is a national Initiative about leadership and the future of Australia. It seeks to involve, inform and inspire young people.
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Discussions

The Discussion Series aims to bring into focus significant issues for the Australian community, government and business. The Discussions are for a general audience. They also provide young people with opportunities to build on their networks and to interact with outstanding leaders and role models in Australian society.

Previous speakers include; The Hon Fred Chaney AO, The Rt Hon Sir Ninian Stephen K.G. A.K., Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE, Professor Peter Singer, Mr Julian Burnside QC, Rev Tim Costello AO, Professor David Yencken AO, Professor Robert Manne, Mr Don Henry, Mr Alex Miller, Professor Fiona Stanley AC, Justice Michael Kirby AC, Professor Larissa Behrendt, Professor Mark Considine, Dr Tim Flannery, Mr Noel Pearson, Ms Ann Sherry AO, Dr Don Watson, Mr Robert Dessaix, Ms Ramona Koval, Ms Louise Sylvan, Dr Clive Hamilton, Professor Ian Lowe AO, The Hon. Dr Barry Jones AO, Professor Glyn Davis AC, Dr Jose Ramos Horta, Mr John Banville, Ms Hannie Rayson, Ms Dorothy Porter and Hon Justice Lex Lasry.

 

Previous Discussions

Energy and Climate Change: science and technology for Australia’s future – Non–Renewable Energy – Coal, Gas, Geosequestration & Nuclear
Date: Monday 28 April 2008

Energy and Climate Change: science and technology for Australia’s future – Renewable Energy – Solar, Wind, Geo-Thermal, Bio Mass & Tidal
Date: Monday 21 April 2008

The Urgent Design Challenge - Case studies from Australian and International metropolises
Date: Thursday 14 February 2008

Art, Migration & Indigeneity: What Happens When Cultures Meet?
Date: Monday 14 January 2008

Music: Players, Passion and Politics
Date: Thursday 22 November 2007

Political Accountability - What is really going on ?
Date: Wednesday 27 June 2007

Our Future Health - The challenges for science in keeping us healthy in the 21 Century
Date: Wednesday 17 April 2007

Human Rights: Have We Lost Our dignity ? - Three prominent lawyers reflect on some of the critical questions of our time
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2007

Which Direction for Sustainability ? - Economists and Environmentalists Talking
Date: Wednesday 15th February 2007

What Difference is Australian Writing Making?
Date: Wednesday 22nd November 2006