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Big Ideas

Big Ideas brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues

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Noel Pearson on lifting all Australians out of poverty: Ian Anderson on Indigenous health

Noel Pearson on lifting all Australians out of poverty: Ian Anderson on Indigenous health

In his third Boyer lecture, Noel Pearson outlines ways of lifting all Australians including First Nations people from th... Read more

29 Mar 2023

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Noel Pearson on the road to a 'Voice to Parliament': Jeanie Bell on Indigenous languages

Noel Pearson on the road to a 'Voice to Parliament': Jeanie Bell on Indigenous languages

In the 2nd Boyer Lecture Series Noel Pearson traces the long road that led to the final proposal for a Voice to Parliame... Read more

28 Mar 2023

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Noel Pearson on 'The Voice to Parliament': Getano Lui on self determination

Noel Pearson on 'The Voice to Parliament': Getano Lui on self determination

In the lead up to a vote on a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution, we present s... Read more

27 Mar 2023

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The problem with carbon credits and offsets

The problem with carbon credits and offsets

Net zero emissions means we can still burn fossil fuels, and emit carbon into the atmosphere, as long as this is offset ... Read more

23 Mar 2023

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Do we need ‘big’ government?

Do we need ‘big’ government?

The COVID pandemic, the GFC, and the recent energy crisis, have all required the state to play a bigger role in our live... Read more

22 Mar 2023

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Democracy and constitutional change

Democracy and constitutional change

The Australian Constitution is a living document which includes a provision to facilitate reform. But over its 122 year ... Read more

21 Mar 2023

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Hope in a conflicted world

Hope in a conflicted world

The best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world.

20 Mar 2023

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Work, wages, and fairness

Work, wages, and fairness

Unemployment may be low, but it is no bed of roses for Australian workers. Real wages are falling, inflation remains hig... Read more

15 Mar 2023

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The global rise of unhappiness

The global rise of unhappiness

Are you feeling sad, angry, stressed or worried? More so than in previous years? Then you're not alone. Unhappiness is o... Read more

14 Mar 2023

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Fairness and Australian politics

Fairness and Australian politics

What is the legacy of the previous Scott Morrison leadership and what changes have there been since? A panel discussion ... Read more

13 Mar 2023

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