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Boyer Lectures

Each year since 1959, the ABC has sparked conversation about critical ideas with the Boyer Lectures. The 2020 Boyer Lecture series is called 'Rebooting Australia: How ethical entrepreneurs can help sh... Read more

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05 | We The Australian People

05 | We The Australian People

In his fifth and final Boyer lecture Noel Pearson looks at the question of identity, Australian identity, and he argues ... Read more

2 Dec 2022

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04 | Transformational School education

04 | Transformational School education

In his fourth lecture, Noel Pearson addresses the educational barriers facing young Indigenous people, and the critical ... Read more

26 Nov 2022

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