Events
The Changing Nature of Censorship
Censorship is flourishing in the information age.
This is well documented in countries like Pakistan, Russia, China and Hungary, where governments exercise control over the flow of information by various means. But insidious forms of censorship are also prevalent in Australia, and in many other democracies, evident in the business sector, the media, social media, academia and the arts.
Big Ideas in the Pub – Redesigning Democracy
In 2013, the political theorist, John Keane, declared that democracy was at a “tipping point”. Since then, there have been worrying signs that democratic institutions are failing, and in some parts of the world, we are witnessing a resurgence of populism and despotism. So, how is democracy faring in Australia, and what does the future of democracy look like for us? Most significantly, what can we do to ensure that we maintain a vibrant and healthy democracy?