ABOUT THE EVENT:

The 100th issue of Australia’s leading agenda-setting journal of politics, culture and debate

On Thursday 20th November at the Red Mill Distillery, Balmain, join Sean Kelly in conversation with Peter Hartcher.

Copies of The Good Fight will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with Kelly signing copies after the discussion.

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ABOUT THE VENUE

Red Mill is based in the historic White Bay Steelworks, just across from the inner-west icon, the White Bay Power Station. Red Mill makes small batches of high-quality Rum to age in a special barrel program, blended and bottled in their wonderful, industrial home. Visiting Red Mill is a chance to see the workings of an artisanal distillery, in the historic surrounds of this remarkable building. Refreshments available to purchase include wine, beer and a signature Red Mill cocktail. We look forward to welcoming you to this unique venue.

Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Seating is unallocated – another reason to arrive early to secure an optimal spot.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

In Quarterly Essay 100, Sean Kelly considers the enigma of the Albanese government. With wide yet shallow support, will it change the country? Does it have big ideas, or is it content just to become “the natural party of government”? Kelly gives a definitive account of Albanese’s political style and asks what lies behind it. In speaking to a fragmented, disengaged electorate, the Prime Minister places a high value on moderation. Often that means ducking fights with entrenched interests. But this runs the risk of embedding an ever more unequal nation, led by a government that can seem gutless. In this subtle and brilliant essay, Kelly explores whether Labor is still up for the good fight. “Labor has cast itself as a version of what the conservatives once were: the defender of the way things are. This may well appeal to large numbers of Australians, as it did in this last election. [But] Labor’s task, historically, has been to change things on behalf of those who desperately need them to change.” —Sean Kelly, The Good Fight

This issue contains correspondence relating to Woodside vs the Planet by Marian Wilkinson from Greg Bourne, Peter Garrett, Glen Gill, David Ritter, Felicity Deane, Shaun Watson & Kate Wylie and Marian Wilkinson.
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ABOUT SEAN KELLY
Sean Kelly is the author of The Game: A portrait of Scott Morrison, a columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald and regular contributor to The Monthly, and a former adviser to Labor prime ministers.

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ABOUT PETER HARTCHER

Peter Hartcher is the political and international editor of The Sydney Morning Herald. His books include Bubble Man, The Sweet Spot, To the Bitter End and Red Zone. His Quarterly Essays are Bipolar Nation and Red Flag

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Refunds

Please note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds are not issued within 48 hours notice of event date. Humanitix fee is nonrefundable.

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This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain.

With thanks to our venue partner Red Mill and Pitch Projects.

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