Whitlam Institute Podcast
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Events and more from the Whitlam Institute - dedicated to continuing Gough Whitlam's work “…to help the great and continuing work of building a more equal, open, tolerant and independent Australia".
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They thought it was safe: Securing children's safety and rights in Australia's Family Law system
May 26, 2022 04:11 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBE.G. Whitlam Fellow (2021), Associate Professor Camilla Nelson, presents the findings of a multiple case study research project investigating the impact of Federal Circuit and Family Court proceedings on children. Featuring in-depth qualitative interviews with adults about their lived experience of litigation as children, and recent academic research, Associate Professor Nelson presents a compelling case for reform to minimise harm and improve the ability of children to exercise rights and a...
Niamatullah Ibrahimi | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?
August 30, 2021 00:49 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBNiamatullah Ibrahimi, Lecturer in International Relations at LaTrobe University discusses the brutality of the Taleban, threats to women and ethnic minorities, what the role of neighbouring countries like Pakistan should be, and why temporary protection visa's for Afghans in Australia must be extended. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across...
Farkhondeh Akbari | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?
August 25, 2021 00:30 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBFarkondeh Akbari, PhD candidate ANU, discusses her personal refugee journey from Afghanistan to Australia and the challenges of conducting peace processes with non-state actors like the Taleban. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across the country, now having taken control of Kabul, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awareness - in Australi...
Nematullah Bizhan | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?
August 23, 2021 04:29 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBNematullah Bizhan, Lecturer Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy ANU, speaks about why the Taleban has not changed for the better and why the UN needs to be a key player with a stronger role. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across the country, now having taken control of Kabul, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awa...
Fawzia Koofi | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?
August 18, 2021 04:01 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBFawzia Koofi, Afghan politician and former Head of the Afghan National Assembly, discusses the role of Afghan women, Afghans’ expectations of the international community, and the impact of international media reporting on the situation on the ground. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across the country, now having taken control of Kabul, the ...
Shaharzad Akbar | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?
August 13, 2021 07:55 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBShaharzad Akbar, Chairperson of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, describes the impact of human rights violations, targeted attacks, threats to women and girls and the implications for the hard-won women’s rights, which are set to fall as Afghanistan crumbles. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban continues to gain control of territory and attack communities across the country, the Whitla...
Ahmad Jamal | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?
August 13, 2021 00:14 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBAhmad Shuja Jamal, Director of International Affairs and Regional Cooperation, Office of National Security Council, Afghanistan, discusses Pakistan’s role in what he describes as the proxy war going on in Afghanistan, what Australia can do to support Afghanistan, and his upcoming visit to Australia. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban continues to gain control of territory and attack communities acro...
Whitlam, Western Sydney and the Promise of University: Dr Alexandra Coleman on her research
July 13, 2021 03:02 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBEach year the Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University awards the E.G. Whitlam Research Fellowship to an experienced academic to carry out research that continues the legacy of Gough Whitlam and the issues his government championed. Dr Alexandra Coleman, our 2020 Fellow, focused her research on class, place, and higher education. Her research is focused on Gough Whitlam’s “quality of life” agenda and in her essay ‘Whitlam, Western Sydney and the promise of University’ she explores ...
The Golden Country: in conversation on the changing identity of Australia
February 03, 2020 21:32 - 1 hour - 113 MBOn Thursday 30th January 2020 we held a panel discussion on The Golden Country: Australia's Changing Identity - a new book from Tim Watts MP. Tim wsa joined in discussion by Dr Stephen FitzGerald AO - Whitlam Institute Distinguished Fellow, Australia’s first ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, and one of Australia’s foremost China specialists, Sally Sitou, International Media and Communications specialist and former media and policy advisor for Federal MP Jason Clare and Jason Yat-...
Q&A at The Scribe Sydney, 26 Nov 2018
July 15, 2019 04:58 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBQ&A at The Scribe Sydney, 26 Nov 2018 by Conversations and more from the Whitlam Institute
Dedicated To The Dedicated Opening Night
June 18, 2019 04:58 - 50 minutes - 69 MBIn this episode, listen to insightful and often candid reflections of Gough Whitlam's impact on the Arts in Australia, delivered by a number of speakers on the opening night of Dedicated to the Dedicated: Whitlam, the Arts and Democracy. The exhibition features the first public display of a collection of artworks that was gifted to Gough and Margaret Whitlam in 1979 in recognition of their landmark support for the Arts in Australia. The ‘Whitlams’ Folio’ includes works by John Olsen, Brett W...
The Scribe: Melbourne Screening QandA
April 23, 2019 04:34 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBThis episode was recorded at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square Melbourne on Wednesday 17 April 2019, following a screening of the film The Scribe. It features a panel discussion on speech-writing, with director and producer Ruth Cullen, long-serving politician the Hon. Barry Jones AO, speechwriter to Kevin Rudd James Button, Whitlam historian Professor Jenny Hocking and Whitlam Institute Director Leanne Smith.
Human Rights + Technology: A Community Consultation with the AHRC
April 02, 2019 03:51 - 1 hour - 105 MBWho do you trust to make decisions about your rights, a human or a machine? On Wednesday 20 March 2019, the Whitlam Institute hosted a Community Consultation on Human Rights and Technology, as part of a major review by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow and Whitlam Institute Director Leanne Smith discussed the implications of emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Human Rights, and the large audience was also invited to share th...
Opening Event - Spy: Espionage in Australia
March 12, 2019 00:07 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBOn Friday 8th March we opened the exhibition Spy: Espionage in Australia to a sold-out audience. Hear the remarkable eminent speakers who joined us on the night: Stephen FitzGerald AO, Whitlam Institute Distinguished Fellow, former diplomat and Prime Ministerial Advisor to Gough Whitlam Sara Dowse, acclaimed author and artist, inaugural head of the first women's unit in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet under Whitlam and Fraser, and biographer for Amirah Inglis, one of the indiv...
Women Peace And Security 13/2/19
February 18, 2019 03:57 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis episode of the Whitlam Institute's podcast features our event Women, Peace & Security: In conversation with NATO’s special representative. This episode was recorded at The Museum of Australian Democracy in Old Parliament house on the 13th of February, 2019.