The Morning Feed

with Brendan Donohoe and Paul Kelly

Writer and theatre director Tom Wright will discuss the day’s big news stories with some of our Festival speaker guests. From what’s happening in Canberra to global conflicts, Tom and his panel colleagues will share insights and commentary. 

This session is supported by Pitcher Partners

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Beware The Authoritarians: Once in, how to get them out?

Will Partlett and Michael Pembroke with Tom Wright  

When democracy's guardrails are dismantled, and institutions like universities, newspapers, the police, armies and courts come under pressure to conform to government thinking, where to for citizens? 

The Morning Feed

with Barrie Cassidy and Charlotte Grieve 

Writer and theatre director Tom Wright will discuss the day’s big news stories with some of our Festival speaker guests. From what’s happening in Canberra to global conflicts, Tom and his panel colleagues will share insights and commentary. 

This session is supported by Pitcher Partners

This is a Free Event, bookings essential

Authoritarian Leaderships v People Power: The world on standby

Elizabeth Buchanan, Clinton Fernandes and Will Partlett with Tom Wright

Protesters and dissenters who live in authoritarian regimes risk plenty. For those who live in fragile democracies, especially when once-solid institutions start to teeter, it is also an anxious time, as our panel observes. 

Drinks With The Journos / The Evening Feed

Geraldine Brooks, Jennifer Byrne, Annabel Crabb and Marian Wilkinson with Tom Wright 

This session is supported by Pitcher Partners

This is a Special Event

The Morning Feed

with Steve Bracks and Elizabeth Buchanan

Join former Victorian premier Steve Bracks and Australian Strategic Policy Institute academic Dr Elizabeth Buchanan as they discuss the overnight news with Tom Wright.

This session is supported by Pitcher Partners

This is a Free Event, bookings essential