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Town Hall Discussions

Federal ICAC Legislation – A Closer Look

We will shortly be joined again by His Honour Anthony Whealy QC to provide a summary of the recent legislation introduced by the Government and considering whether it is fit for purpose. We will also look at the alternative legislation proposed by the Federal Member for Indi Dr Helen Haines.

Book Club Special with Marian Wilkinson and Sarah Wilson

On 24 November 2020 we will be joined by two inspiring local authors Marian Wilkinson and Sarah Wilson to discuss their new books “The Carbon Club” and “This One Wild and Precious Life”.

Democracy in the Time of COVID: Time for a Health Check?

On 21 October 2020 we were joined by former NSW Court of Appeal Judge and Chair of the Centre for Public Integrity Anthony Whealy QC and Saffron Zomer of the Australian Democracy Network to look at some of the key elements of democracy and issues of concern in Australia.

Economic Recovery: Rebirth or Ruin?

On 21 September 2020 we were joined by Wentworth resident and sustainability adviser Maria Atkinson with economist Monica Richter to discuss the economic recovery from the COVID pandemic.

Political Action on Climate Change

On 23 July 2020 we were joined by Wentworth Resident Blair Palese of 350.org to discuss the issue of climate change and how we can work to achieve political action in this area.

VoW in the News

MPs’ focus on Trump Twitter ban is chilling if you care about democracy

Voices of Wentworth, 14 January 2021

Fossil fuel influence in fight to control climate agenda in next parliament

Margot Saville, Crikey, 23 November 2020

Independents’ day: why safe Coalition seats are facing grassroots challenges

Anne Davies, The Guardian, 21 November 2020