Public Policy Forum
The Public Policy Forum (PPF) provides an opportunity for members of government, academia, business and the community to meet to discuss key issues in public policy. Events are typically structured around a keynote address.
2023 Forum
A year of war in Ukraine: what have we learned and where are we going?
His Excellency Vasyl Myroschnychenko Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia
Tue 20 June 2023:
2022 Forum
The New Australian Dream:
Rethinking our Homes and Cities to Solve the Housing Crisis
Bob Hawke: Leadership, Politics and Power
Book Launch: No Enemies No Friends
Restoring Australia’s Global Relevance
The Avoidable War: The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict Between the US and Xi Jinping’s China
The Honourable Kevin Rudd AC
Former Prime Minister of Australia
Friday 29 April
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2021 Forum
Book Launch: The Future of the Centre-Left and the Welfare State
Dr Rob Manwaring, Flinders University and Associate Professor Shaun Wilson
Macquarie University
Friday 26 November 2021
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View slides- The Politics of Social Democracy
View slides- The Future of the Centre-Left and the Welfare State
2020 Forum
Superpower: Australia’s Low-Carbon Opportunity
Professor Ross Garnaut AC
University of Melbourne
Friday 31 January 2020
2018 Forum
Tax reform: where should we really focus?
John Daley
Chief Executive Officer, Grattan Institute
Tuesday 10 July 2018
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2016 Forum
Our health system is our values system
Senator Dr Richard Di Natale
Leader, Australian Greens
Wednesday 13 April 2016
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2015 Forum
Refugees – Australia’s responsibility
Senator Sarah Hanson Young
Friday 31 October 2015
It’s Not Only the Economy
Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier
Thursday 6 August 2015
The Value of the Australian Health System
Hon Sussan Ley MP
Friday 17 July 2015
The Value of the Australian Health System Q&A
Hon Sussan Ley MP
Friday 17 July 2015
What role does the law play in eliminating racism?
Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Tim Soutphommasane
Thursday 9 April 2015
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2014 Forum
Moving towards a more effective Federation
Hon. Dr Mike Nahan
Tuesday 2 September 2014
Moving towards a more effective Federation – Q & A
Hon. Dr Mike Nahan
Tuesday 2 September 2014
The Mature Phase of the Digital Era
Hon Dr Mal Bryce AO
Tuesday 17 June 2014
The Biological Nexus of Technological Innovation
Professor Kelvin Willoughby
Tuesday 17 June 2014
The Resource Efficiency Era: Doing So Much More with Less
Professor Ron Johnston
Tuesday 17 June 2014
The Next Era of Global Technological Innovation – Q & A
Tuesday 17 June 2014
2012 Forum
The Future of School Funding
Hon. Peter Garrett AM, MP
Thursday 19 April 2012
Best Practice & Innovation in Dementia Care
Ita Buttrose, AO, OBE
Wednesday 20 June 2012
The ACCC at Work: Consumers, Competition & Regulatory Issues
Dr Rod Sims
Thursday 13 September 2012
Challenges & Opportunities for the Australian Economy
Dr Martin Parkinson
Friday 5 October 2012
Sexual Harassment & the Treatment of Women in Australian Workplaces
Elizabeth Broderick
Thursday 15 November 2012