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Big Ideas and Bold Reforms
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Sun 26 Oct 2:00 PM
Senate Chamber | Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament House
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General Admission
60 Mins
October
Jenny Macklin was known as a Minister on a Mission and implemented life-changing reforms for many Australians through the Rudd & Gillard eras. Now she issues her must-read book Making Progress: How Good Policy Happens on how to lock in progressive change and deliver on-the-ground results. Sarah Hanson-Young is Greens Senator for South Australia and is a passionate environmentalist, community campaigner, feminist, and human rights activist. With over 17 years in the Parliament, Sarah has become one of the country's leading voices on women in politics, environmental protection, climate change, media laws and diversity, and human rights policy.
There is no shortage of big policy issues that must be tackled in Australia including family violence and rising inequality. Together the panel will bring different perspectives on how to create impetus for much needed big ideas and bold reforms. And deliver! This is an essential session for politics-watchers, public service reformers and engaged community members alike. Moderated by Jess Hill who will draw on years of experience working with government, researchers and the community sector trying to achieve better outcomes for families and communities.
Jenny Macklin is former deputy leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party, the first woman elected to a leadership position in a major Australian political party. In the Rudd/Gillard governments she was Minister for disability reform, families, housing and community services. As Minister for Indigenous Affairs she oversaw the Apology to the Stolen Generations and developed the Closing the Gap framework. She established Australia’s first national paid parental leave scheme, reformed the pension and led the design and implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. She served as Member for Jagajaga for 23 years.
Sarah Hanson-Young is Greens Senator for South Australia and is a passionate environmentalist, community campaigner, feminist, and human rights activist. With over 17 years in the Parliament, Sarah has become one of the country's leading voices on women in politics, environmental protection, climate change, media laws and diversity, and human rights policy.
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Concession Tickets apply for children under the age of 16, full-time students, Commonwealth Health Care Card holders, Commonwealth Seniors Card Holders and Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card holders. Please have your eligible card with you at the venue.
There is no shortage of big policy issues that must be tackled in Australia including family violence and rising inequality. Together the panel will bring different perspectives on how to create impetus for much needed big ideas and bold reforms. And deliver! This is an essential session for politics-watchers, public service reformers and engaged community members alike. Moderated by Jess Hill who will draw on years of experience working with government, researchers and the community sector trying to achieve better outcomes for families and communities.
Jenny Macklin is former deputy leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party, the first woman elected to a leadership position in a major Australian political party. In the Rudd/Gillard governments she was Minister for disability reform, families, housing and community services. As Minister for Indigenous Affairs she oversaw the Apology to the Stolen Generations and developed the Closing the Gap framework. She established Australia’s first national paid parental leave scheme, reformed the pension and led the design and implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. She served as Member for Jagajaga for 23 years.
Sarah Hanson-Young is Greens Senator for South Australia and is a passionate environmentalist, community campaigner, feminist, and human rights activist. With over 17 years in the Parliament, Sarah has become one of the country's leading voices on women in politics, environmental protection, climate change, media laws and diversity, and human rights policy.
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Concession Tickets apply for children under the age of 16, full-time students, Commonwealth Health Care Card holders, Commonwealth Seniors Card Holders and Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card holders. Please have your eligible card with you at the venue.