Politics & Society
Want to really understand what is going on in the world? Join us to analyse and debate both contemporary and historical political events, in a friendly and stimulating environment, ably supported by our highly knowledgeable tutors.
Democracy Matters: Can You Go to Jail for Protesting in Australia? Winding Back Our Democratic Rights
<p>Protest laws have been changing in Australian states and territories in recent years. What are the grounds for these changes? And what are the implications for free speech in Australia? We will
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Who is Winning the US-China Tech War?
<p>The US and China are in a different kind of arms race: which will achieve tech dominance in the decade ahead? Learn what 5G is and why Huawei was banned in the US; who is leading on cutting edge
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The Origins of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
<p>One of the longest existing conflicts of our era: we look at the roots of the conflict, examining how those early events are still influencing today’s reality and may hold clues for possible
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Democracy Matters: Growing Democracy between Elections
<p>Imagine if the prerequisites for a thriving democracy are the same as caring relationships? What does it mean if the central focus of our democracy is how we treat each other? If democracy is a
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The Impact of COVID-19 on our Civil Liberties
<p>Right now the federal government is encouraging all Australians to download the CovidSafe App to help track people to people transmission of COVID-19. There has been a wide range of responses
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Spotting Scammers and avoiding Online Abuse
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Israel-Palestine: Alternatives to The Two-State Solution
<p>The Peace Process between Israel and the Palestinians has been going on for over 25 years with the Two-State solution being the guiding principle. This was the agreed formula by the two sides as
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Human Rights Law: Legal and Public Policy Considerations for Australia and Beyond
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International Law: A Brief Introduction
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Democracy Matters: Surveillance State vs. Democractic State: Can the Two Live Together?
<p>The Australian Federal Police raids on journalists in mid 2019 sent a ripple around the world. NSW police strip searching of concert goers is a disturbing new reality. Does the risk of terrorism or
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