Events
The Freilich Project organises a range of events including public lectures, conferences and seminars, many of which are free and open to the public. These events draw on the expertise of some of Australia—and the world’s—most prominent intellectuals and public figures on subjects related to bigotry.
Freilich Lecture in Bigotry and Tolerance: Professor Raimond Gaita on 'Gay Marriage: As Important as Race?'
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Raimond Gaita Gay Marriage: As Important as Race? This lecture was introduced by Jon Stanhope, former Chief Minister of the ACT. Jon Stanhope's government can be credited for putting gay marriage firmly on the Australian political landscape when it introduced the Civil Union Act in 2006 only…
Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights: Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AO QC on 'Implementing the Responsibility to Protect: Lessons and Challenges'
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Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AO QC, Chancellor of The Australian National University Implementing the Responsibility to Protect: Lessons and Challenges Genocide and other mass atrocity crimes continue to shock our consciences - with echoes of Cambodia, Rwanda and Srebrenica in the recent cold-…
Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights: Professor George Williams on 'The Future of the Australian Bill of Rights Debate'
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Professor George Williams, Anthony Mason Professor, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow and Foundation Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre for Public Law: The Future of the Australian Bill of Rights Debate Repeated attempts have been made since World War II to bring about a national Bill…
Freilich Lecture in Bigotry and Tolerance: Professor Penelope Mathew on 'Where to from here? Australia’s role in refugee protection'
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Professor Penelope Mathew Where to from here? Australia’s role in refugee protection Australia’s handling of the asylum-seekers on board the Oceanic Viking has sparked vigorous and ongoing debate. In her inaugural lecture as the Freilich Foundation professor, Penelope Mathew will take a look at…
Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights: Mary Kostakidis on 'The Protection of Human Rights in Australia - A Way Forward'
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Mary Kostakidis, Member of the National Human Rights Consultation Committee & Chair of the Sydney Peace Foundation The Protection of Human Rights in Australia - A Way Forward Listen to Mary Kostakidis's presentation for the 2009 Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights…
Freilich Lecture in Bigotry and Tolerance: Professor Steven T. Katz on 'Antisemitism: Medieval and Modern'
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Professor Steven T. Katz, Director of the Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies and Alvin J. and Shirley Slater Chair in Jewish and Holocaust Studies, Boston University Antisemitism: Medieval and Modern This lecture covered the essential features of medieval Christian antisemitism and the…
Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights: Professor John McMillan on 'Human Rights Charters - how important to improving government?'
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Professor John McMillan: Human Rights Charters - how important to improving government? Listen to Professor John McMillan's presentation for the 2007 Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights below