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Politics at Lunchtime Courses | WEA Sydney

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Politics at Lunchtime

Politics at Lunchtime

Stay informed through short, focused discussions on current political issues.

Engage with timely political topics in a concise and accessible format. These short sessions explore local and global issues, encouraging informed discussion and reflection in a lunchtime setting.


Is Britain Broken? Politics, Society and Britain's Future

Is Britain Broken? Politics, Society and Britain's Future

Politics at Lunchtime
Explore the leadership of Sir Keir Starmer and the political challenges that have shaped contemporary Britain. Examine party politics, public expectations and the changing landscape of UK government.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

Is Britain Broken? Politics, Society and Britain's Future

<p>Historians and political commentators are currently debating whether “Britain is broken”. Since 2010, successive British Prime Ministers, both Conservative and Labour, have found it difficult to

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Are the Tech Bros the New Robber Barons?

Are the Tech Bros the New Robber Barons?

Politics at Lunchtime
Are today's technology billionaires the modern equivalent of the nineteenth-century robber barons, or is this simply media hype? Examine the evidence and decide for yourself.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

Are the Tech Bros the New Robber Barons?

<p>The extraordinary wealth and influence of today's technology leaders have prompted comparisons with the "robber barons" of the late nineteenth century. But are these comparisons fair? This

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This Politics at Lunchtime event will now be occurring on the 28th of August by request of the tutor
Curtin and MacArthur: Leadership and Australia's Darkest Hour

Curtin and MacArthur: Leadership and Australia's Darkest Hour

Politics at Lunchtime
Explore the remarkable relationship between Prime Minister John Curtin and General Douglas MacArthur during the Second World War and how their decisions shaped Australia's survival and future.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

Curtin and MacArthur: Leadership and Australia's Darkest Hour

<p>During the darkest days of the Second World War, Australia faced an unprecedented threat and turned to an unlikely partnership between Prime Minister John Curtin and General Douglas MacArthur. This

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Iran: From Khomenei to Khamenei to Chaos and Beyond

Iran: From Khomenei to Khamenei to Chaos and Beyond

Politics at Lunchtime
Few understand the unique system created by Iran's Islamic Revolution or how close it came to collapse. This session examines how the Islamic Republic governs, survives through repression, and asks how long it can endure.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

Iran: From Khomenei to Khamenei to Chaos and Beyond

<p>The Islamic Republic of Iran was born in violent revolution in early 1979 with the fall of the Shah and the establishment of a peculiar system if Islamic government (<em>velayat-e-faqih)</em> under

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The USA Mid-Term Elections

The USA Mid-Term Elections

Politics at Lunchtime
With the 2026 US midterms looming, how fair will the elections be and what’s at stake? We explore the balance of power, the impact on a Trump presidency, and whether Democrats can find a 2028 contender.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

The USA Mid-Term Elections

<p>American Presidents are elected every four years and with them are elected the members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senators. In 2024 Donald Trump won the Presidency and his

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Have Elections Reached Their Use-By Date?

Have Elections Reached Their Use-By Date?

Politics at Lunchtime
Are elections keeping pace with foreign interference, AI, misinformation and changing public expectations? Explore the future of democracy and the alternatives being proposed.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

Have Elections Reached Their Use-By Date?

<p>Around the world, democratic elections are facing new pressures, from misinformation and artificial intelligence to foreign interference, political polarisation and declining public trust. This

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The Europeanisation of NATO: Can Europe Lead Its Own Security?

The Europeanisation of NATO: Can Europe Lead Its Own Security?

Politics at Lunchtime
As America's role in European security evolves, can NATO adapt? Explore whether a more European-led alliance is possible and what it could mean for global security.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

The Europeanisation of NATO: Can Europe Lead Its Own Security?

<p>NATO is entering one of the most significant periods of change in its history. Shifting American priorities, changes in global military deployments and growing uncertainty about long-term US

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The Aftermath of the 2026 US Midterm Elections

The Aftermath of the 2026 US Midterm Elections

Politics at Lunchtime
The votes have been counted, but what do the results mean? Examine the political consequences of the 2026 US midterm elections and what they may signal for the 2028 presidential race.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

The Aftermath of the 2026 US Midterm Elections

<p>Once the ballots have been counted, the real political analysis begins. This course explores the outcomes of the 2026 United States midterm elections and examines what they reveal about the

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The Politics of 1926 and 2026: The more things change...

The Politics of 1926 and 2026: The more things change...

Politics at Lunchtime
One hundred years on, are political debates really that different? Explore the parallels between 1926 and 2026, from economic pressures and cultural divisions to global tensions and election politics and uncover the enduring forces that continue to shape the nation.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

The Politics of 1926 and 2026: The more things change...

One hundred years on, are political debates really that different? Explore the parallels between 1926 and 2026, from economic pressures and cultural divisions to global tensions and election politics

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The Politics of State Secrets

The Politics of State Secrets

Politics at Lunchtime
Who decides what the public can know and why? Examine the relationship between security, intelligence, whistleblowers and leaks and the tension between transparency and power
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

The Politics of State Secrets

<p>Authoritarian governments are not the only ones that keep secrets. Democratic governments also keep secrets and refuse to release classified documents despite freedom of information (FOI) laws,

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