The tragedy unfolding in the War in Gaza is an issue of deep concern to many Australians.  Thousands of people have taken to the streets to call for an end to the devastation and suffering, and it remains a source of tension on university campuses and in the workplace.

While the Australian government is very much under the spotlight, so too are many other institutions. There have been serious concerns raised about the media’s reporting of events, as well as the recent decisions of the Victorian State Library and Australian writers’ festivals for silencing pro-Palestinian voices. At the same time, many in the Jewish community are pointing to an alarming rise of antisemitism.

In this, the next of our Big Ideas in the Pub series, we look at how Australia - its government, as well as its public institutions and organizations - have been handling or mishandling the situation.

So, please join us for a meal and stimulating and thought-provoking conversation.