Security & Risk

Technology and globalisation have made the world increasingly connected but also less safe. More than 70% of Australians fall victim to cyber crime and internet fraud. How are we going to manage these threats?

Social Responsibility

Many companies have made social responsibility an integral part of their business model. It’s an increasingly important issue for any organisation. There is a shift towards making a positive contribution – or at least reducing a negative impact – on a corporate and individual level.

Employment

General unemployment numbers have jumped to the highest level in more than ten years with a surprise fall in job growth. What changes in the labour markets are we facing and what can we do to lift productivity?

Sport in Australia

Sport plays a fundamental role in Australian culture. It is an integral part of our social fabric. Australians love sport, both as spectators and as participants. Does professional sport mirror our society?

Urban Planning

As our population grows and demographic changes, we need a sound strategy to ensure the sustainable future of our urban landscape.

Art & Culture

Our featured forum on Art and Culture asks a big question: ‘What is the purpose of art?’ We all know ‘l’art pour l’art’, or ‘art for art’s sake’. Should art serve a purpose, have a moral or didactic function?

Health & Wellbeing

How are we as a society? It’s an important question, as the health of the individual affects the wellbeing of the whole community.

Multicultural Australia

There are 260 languages spoken in Australia, and over a quarter of the population was born overseas. Looking at the government’s stance we aim to open the debate to both supporters and opponents of the new policy.

Food Sustainability

Australia is a major global supplier of food, exporting wheat, dairy, meat, fruit and vegetables. But how are we going to feed 50 million people, the estimated population of Australia in 2050?

Parenting

What is good parenting? For some, it is making sure their children are fed, clothed and resilient. For others, it means sending them to private schools and enrolling them in as many extra-curricular activities as possible.

Productive Ageing

The profound change in life expectancy generated by medical advances and higher living standards over the past six decades have created a new period of life of some 20-30 years between the traditional retirement age of many people and their dotage.

Future of Education

Education is evolving. As the world grows smaller and technology enables a level of interaction previously only dreamt of, the debate around education and the needs of the country has intensified.