2nd July

Democracy Done Differently

Name: Democracy Done Differently
Start: 2024-07-02T18:00:02+1000
End: 2024-07-02T19:30:02+1000
Location: Stanley Burbury Theatre, University Centre

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Event description

Democracy is under threat across the world. Leaders with authoritarian ambitions are gaining popularity by preying on the frustrations of those who feel left out by society. Countries with strict rules are becoming more assertive on the international stage and as people grow further apart in their beliefs, it is becoming harder to have productive, evidence-based debates about important policy issues.

Tasmania is not immune to these trends. There is growing concern about the lack of transparency and accountability in the State’s government. Many Tasmanians feel let down by a perceived lack of action on issues such as child sexual abuse, climate change, and homelessness. At the 2024 state election, voters turned away from the two major parties and 6.31% of ballots were informal – a 23% increase from the 2021 election.

Democracy in our state needs a shakeup. It’s time to get excited about new ideas that will restore faith in our system of government, and ensure that it truly reflects Tasmanian values and needs. Join our panel of experts and commentators to start thinking about how we might do democracy differently.

The experts

Lara Giddings AO, former Premier of Tasmania and CEO of the Australian Medical Association Tasmania
Saul Eslake, independent economist, and Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow, University of Tasmania
Dr Charlie Burton, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Director Policy & Advocacy, The Tasmanian Council of Social Service
Erin Cooper-Douglas, Deputy Politics and Society Editor, The Conversation Australia
Dr Robert Hortle, Deputy Director, Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania

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Pre-event refreshments
Head to the venue early and enjoy complimentary refreshments from 5.30pm.

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This event is brought to you in partnership by the University of Tasmania's Tasmanian Policy Exchange and the Electoral Regulation Research Network.

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University of Tasmania

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Welcome to the University of Tasmania

Changing the world is not simple. It takes thought, time, persistence, and insight. But most of all, it takes something extraordinary. So at the University of Tasmania, we’ve made the pursuit of the extraordinary a never-ending commitment. It influences everything we do. The way we teach. The way we research. The way we learn. And the way we live.

An environment made for learning

Welcome to one of the world’s most spectacular natural environments. Framed by beaches, snowfields and wilderness, from our stunning island home in Tasmania we’re free to think on a bigger scale. Whether it’s in our teaching, research, or even student lifestyle, this unique landscape has prepared us to connect to the world. We’re also fortunate to be right in Tasmania’s vibrant cultural heart. From our MONA inspired arts boom to our established food, wine and coffee culture, Tasmania’s towns and cities are as cosmopolitan as anywhere in Australia. Friendly, vibrant and always changing, Tasmania’s as good a place to live, as it is to learn.

From the bottom of the world, to the top

Our ranking in the top two per cent of universities worldwide reflects our willingness to constantly challenge ourselves. We’ve never been afraid to take on the world – something we pass on to each of our more than 29,000 local, national and international students. Throughout their careers, this underpins the success of the 130,000 alumni we have spread across more than 120 countries.

Internationally recognised teaching programs and research institutes like the Australian Maritime College (AMC), Menzies Institute and Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies have built our reputation. With their vision and success, we’re standing out as an educational beacon and a global voice of learning.

Our commitment to the extraordinary tells the world one thing. Wherever you’re from – and wherever you’re headed – at the University of Tasmania you have the opportunity to use education to become whoever or whatever you want.

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