Australian democracy is under mounting strain — trust is eroding, polarisation is rising, inequality is widening, and many of us feel increasingly pressured by soaring living costs, climate chaos and unaffordable housing.

Dr Simon Longstaff, Executive Director of The Ethics Centre and founder of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, examines how ethical leadership and civic courage can steady our nation and help rebuild the social trust essential for a fairer, kinder and resilient Australia.

Join us at The Regent Theatre, Murwillumbah, on 24 September for an evening designed to inform, illuminate and inspire. This session invites us to listen, participate and reflect — and to connect with others who care deeply about Australia’s future.

The evening will feature musical performance by Neville Jennings and the Chillingham Voices choir.

Doors open 5.00pm

Food and refreshments on the Balcony 5.00pm

Musical entertainment 6.30pm

Introduction and guest speaker 7.00-8:30pm

Contact the host of Pushback: The Case for a More Ethical Australia