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.
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
Freilich Lecture in Bigotry and Tolerance: Reverend Dr Peter Carnley AO on 'Beyond Mere Tolerance: The Vocation of the Three Abrahamic Faiths in Creating the Conditions for World Peace'
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Dr Peter Carnley Beyond Mere Tolerance: The Vocation of the Three Abrahamic Faiths in Creating the Conditions for World Peace Transcript: I want to begin to explore the value of tolerance, such as we know it and appeal to it as a fundamental value in our kind of society, by placing it in what I…
Freilich Lecture in Bigotry and Tolerance: Dr Evelyn Scott on 'The Evil of Tolerance and the Virtue of Intolerance'
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Dr Evelyn Scott On the Evil of Tolerance and the Virtue of Intolerance Transcript: Dr. Herbert and Mrs. Valmae Freilich, distinguished academic members of the Australian National University, ladies and gentlemen. Firstly, may I offer my thanks and pay tribute to the Ngunnawal peoples,…