Podcast appearances and mentions of Judith Brett

Reset executive producer Dan Tucker shares his takeaways from a recent reporting trip to Australia. Unlike the U.S., the country has a rich history of changing its voting system to create a more representative government and a more democratic society. As a result, voting is mandatory in Australia, voters rank candidates from multiple parties, the Senate uses proportional representation and an independent commission administers federal elections. So, how do these systems work? And could they work in the U.S.? In this episode you'll hear from: Judith Brett, author of “From Secret Ballot To Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting”; Samantha Ratnam, member of parliament in the state of Victoria for the Greens; Nick Minchin, former finance minister, former Liberal leader in the Senate; Shane Singh, professor of international affairs at the University of Georgia, author of the book “Beyond Turnout: How Compulsory Voting Shapes Citizens and Political Parties”; Tom Rogers, Australian Electoral Commissioner; and Bill Browne, director of the Democracy and Accountability program at the Australia Institute, an independent think tank in Canberra. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Reset executive producer Dan Tucker shares his takeaways from a recent reporting trip to Australia. Unlike the U.S., the country has a rich history of changing its voting system to create a more representative government and a more democratic society. As a result, voting is mandatory in Australia, voters rank candidates from multiple parties, the Senate uses proportional representation and an independent commission administers federal elections. So, how do these systems work? And could they work in the U.S.? In this episode you'll hear from: Judith Brett, author of “From Secret Ballot To Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting”; Samantha Ratnam, member of parliament in the state of Victoria for the Greens; Nick Minchin, former finance minister, former Liberal leader in the Senate; Shane Singh, professor of international affairs at the University of Georgia, author of the book “Beyond Turnout: How Compulsory Voting Shapes Citizens and Political Parties”; Tom Rogers, Australian Electoral Commissioner; and Bill Browne, director of the Democracy and Accountability program at the Australia Institute, an independent think tank in Canberra. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, Judith Brett, the acclaimed political historian, chats with Gabriella about the choices she made while writing The Enigmatic Mr Deakin. This biography of Alfred Deakin, Australia's second Prime Minister, won the 2018 National Biography Award.  Here's what you'll discover in this episode:  Judith Brett shares with us why she titled her biography The Enigmatic Mr Deakin.  Judith explains why she opened The Enigmatic Mr Deakin with a comparison between the notorious outlaw Ned Kelly and our second Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin.  Judith describes her painstaking research strategy and its complexities.  She reveals how she achieved a unique synthesis of Deakin's public life with his beliefs, doubts, private struggles and spiritual wrestling.  Judith also reveals how she balanced technical details of politics and parliament to craft an engaging narrative for readers who might not have a political background. https://biographersinconversation.com Facebook: Share Your Life Story Linkedin: Gabriella Kelly Davies Instagram: Biographersinconversation

Judith Brett, Samuel Moyn and Peter Varghese with Glyn Davis | Have we abandoned the idea that citizens in an ethical society have obligations to others and the state? In these increasingly illiberal times, Glyn Davis moderates a discussion with Judith Brett, Samuel Moyn and Peter Varghese. Event details: Sun 03 Mar, 9:30am

Amy speaks with Tom Harley, great grandson of former Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, and Emeritus Professor of Politics Judith Brett. They talk about the Save Ballara campaign, which is under threat of auction and development. Tom is seeking to protect the 1.68 hectare bush garden and historic home of Australia's second Prime Minister Alfred Deakin. Ballara is a unique early 20th century bungalow home, inspired by Californian and Colonial Indian architectural styles. It was designed by Pattie Deakin and is situated in old Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula. Tom and Judith talk about the significance of Ballara to Deakin's personal and political life, as well as to his wife Pattie Deakin, and why Tom wants to make Ballara and its historical contents an asset for the Australian public to engage with. Listen to Amy's interview with Judith Brett from September 2017 about her biography of Alfred Deakin, The Enigmatic Mr. Deakin.

John J. Berger has written a new book, "Solving the Climate Crisis" and he will soon feature in a new "Climate Conversations" episode. An Emeritus Professor of Politics from La Trobe University, Judith Brett, has argued: "Too hard basket: why climate change is defeating our political system"; "Our mood usually lifts in spring. But after heatwaves and bushfires, this year may be different"; "What the world would look like without fossil fuels"; "‘No good reason for ongoing nuclear ban': Holmes à Court"; "Floodwaters clear as New York emerges from historic rainfall"; "NZ cancels final 21.5m Kyoto-era carbon credits"; "Our mood usually lifts in spring. But after early heatwaves and bushfires, this year may be different"; "Here's how to fix Australia's approach to soil carbon credits so they really count towards our climate goals"; "‘Monster Fracks' Are Getting Far Bigger. And Far Thirstier."; "Three fires burn out of control in Gippsland, residents and campers flee"; "Mission Possible - achieving a sustainable future"; "In pictures: The 'crazy' floods that caused chaos in New York"; "National Grid starts using electric cars to help balance grid". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

Dylan and Kulja sit down with David Manne, Executive Director of Refugee Legal, who unpacks the state of Australia's offshore detention regime following reporting from 9 News about dealings between the Department of Home Affairs and Pacific Island politicians.Judith Brett, emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University, discusses her essay for The Monthly covering the PwC controversy and the Australian Public Service's continued reliance on the ‘Big Four' consultancy firms.Todung Mulya Lubis, lawyer and human rights activist, gets into the issues investigated in his new book War and Corruption: An Indonesian experience.Plus, Cameron Hurst, Co-Founder & Co-Editor of The Paris End - a new Melbourne arts and culture newsletter and where it fits within the current Melbourne media landscape.

Jonathan is joined by historian Judith Brett for a conversation about the history of liberalism in Australia. They explore the impact of 19th century liberalism on Australian politics and identity, the political struggle between liberalism and the Labor movement in the 20th century, the idea of the 'moral middle class' and its support for the Liberal Party in the early and mid-20th century, the changing demographics and economy of Australia and their impact on liberalism and the fortunes of the Liberal Party. Judith Brett is Emeritus Professor at La Trobe University, where she taught Australian politics, political biography and political history. She is the author of Robert Menzies' Forgotten People, Australian Liberals and the Moral Middle Class and The Enigmatic Mr Deakin. The Political Animals is hosted by Dr Jonathan Cole, an academic, writer, speaker and translator specialising in political theology: the intersection of religion and politics. Jonathan was a senior terrorism analyst at Australian intelligence agency the Office of National Assessments where he worked on Islamist terrorism and the global jihadist movement. He is the author of The Reign of God: A Critical Engagement with Oliver O'Donovan's Theology of Political Authority and Christian Political Theology in an Age of Discontent: Mediating Scripture, Doctrine, and Political Reality. Jonathan posts regularly about political theology, political philosophy and conservatism on Facebook and Twitter.

Professor Judith Brett (pictured) talked about the changing political landscape on Saturday morning at the annual iDEA Conference, organized by the Australian arm of Doctors for the Environment. Professor Brett, who wrote the Quarterly Essay, "The Coal Curse", said the new Federal Opposition had almost made itself irrelevant, particular when its leader, Peter Dutton, elected to avoid the recent jobs summit. The iDEA conference was held at the University of Melbourne. Enjoy "Music for a Warming World". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-mclean/message

On this episode of Democracy Sausage, journalist Kieran Gilbert, author Judith Brett, and political scientist Marija Taflaga join Mark Kenny fire up the barbecue one last time before Australians head to the polls. After months of anticipation, Australia's political future is about to be decided. So how have Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese performed throughout the federal election campaign? What will the result on Saturday mean for critical policy issues like climate change and economic reform? And how will the losing party recover? Acclaimed author and Emeritus Professor at La Trobe University Judith Brett and Chief News Anchor at Sky News Australia Kieran Gilbert join Dr Marija Taflaga and Professor Mark Kenny on this special live recording of Democracy Sausage.Kieran Gilbert is an Australian journalist currently serving as Chief News Anchor at Sky News Australia.Judith Brett is Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University. Her books include Doing Politics: Writing on Public Life, Robert Menzies' Forgotten People, The Enigmatic Mr Deakin, From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage, and four Quarterly Essays.Marija Taflaga is the Director of ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Lecturer at ANU School of Politics and International Relations.Mark Kenny is a Professor at ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the university after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Canberra Times.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group.This podcast is produced in partnership with The Australian National University. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bobby shares her joy about jury duty; Book critic Fi Wright reviews Judith Brett's essay collection Doing Politics: Writing on Public Life; Bobby's dog gets a good ol' groom; Award-winning journalist Indira Naidoo chats about her new book The Space Between The Stars; On Love, Loss, and the Magical Power of Nature to Heal; The team explore the wherewithal of white noise; Comedian Nat Harris spills on her Comedy Festival hangover; & the team thrill over the Community Cup returning this June. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt and Bobby Macumber. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

On this special edition of Monday Breakfast, Evan Wallace caught up with Australian political historian and writer, Judith Brett. Judith's most recent book is 'Doing Politics: Writing on public life'. The book covers an incredible breadth of topics including Australian Prime Ministers, the process of writing, and politics from the perspectives of 'ordinary Australians'. In this interview Judith talked with Evan about the current state of international politics, shifting debates on class in Australia and climate change.  

Judith Brett in conversation with Susan Carland about Brett's insightful collection of essays, Doing Politics.

On this episode of Democracy Sausage, journalist Bernard Keane and political scientists Judith Brett and Marija Taflaga join Mark Kenny to discuss truth in politics, cynicism in the electorate, and what it all might mean at the next federal election.Is there a growing sense among voters that ‘all politicians lie', and what does that mean for faith in Australia's democracy? And how will the global COVID-19 situation affect the upcoming federal election? Crikey political editor Bernard Keane, La Trobe University's Emeritus Professor Judith Brett, and regular podleague Dr Marija Taflaga join Professor Mark Kenny on this episode of Democracy Sausage to explore these questions and more.Judith Brett is Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University. Her books include Doing Politics: Writing on Public Life, Robert Menzies' Forgotten People, The Enigmatic Mr Deakin, From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage, and four Quarterly Essays.Bernard Keane is Crikey's Political Editor. Before that, he was Crikey's Canberra press gallery correspondent, covering politics, national security, and economics. He is also author of several books, including the recently released Lies and Falsehoods: The Morrison Government and the New Culture of Deceit.Marija Taflaga is the Director of ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Lecturer in the ANU School of Politics and International Relations.Mark Kenny is a Professor at ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the university after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Canberra Times.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group.This podcast is produced in partnership with The Australian National University. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Political historian Judith Brett reflects on over 40 years of writing about Australian politics, as she discusses subjects from her new book of past essays, Doing Politics: Writing on Public Life. Judith is Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University

Historian Emma Shortis talks about the latest in US politics including the Virginia election, as well as Australian diplomacy fails, and the COP26 climate talks. Emma is an author and Research Fellow at the EU Centre of Excellence at RMIT. Political historian Judith Brett reflects on over 40 years of writing about Australian politics, as she discusses subjects from her new book of past essays, Doing Politics: Writing on Public Life. Judith is Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University. Jordan Crook, Nature Conservation Campaigner at the Victorian National Parks Association and Qualified Arborist, chats about the concerning changes to native forest logging laws in Victoria, as well as some positive news for national parks in Central West Victoria and forest conservation.

As a keen observer and respected writer Judith Brett has seen, over four decades, political fortunes rise and fall and witnessed major shifts in our intellectual and cultural institutions. In her latest publication, Judith brings together a collection of some of her most insightful  essays and articles.

Judith Brett discusses the shifts she has seen in the political landscape in her 40 years of observation and writing and Bain Attwood tells the story of William Cooper's petition to the King for Indigenous representation in Federal Parliament almost 75 years ago. He believed that there was an urgent need for someone capable of 'thinking black' in developing government policies.

The Morrison government’s doubling of fees for humanities degrees is the latest manoeuvre in a long-waged culture war. But what do we stand to lose as arts, history and culture departments shrink, future students are saddled with huge loans or deterred from studying, and academia is forced to defend itself on increasingly neoliberal terms? Featuring Who Gets to Be Smart author Bri Lee, former ABC managing director and Sydney University vice-chancellor Mark Scott, and La Trobe emeritus professor of politics Judith Brett, in discussion with ABC RN’s Big Ideas host Paul Barclay. Recorded for MWF in 2021. Supported by the Australia InstituteSupport MWF: https://mwf.com.au/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest tertiary reforms in decades are taking shape in our universities. Are students attracted to cut-priced STEM courses and rejecting humanities subjects that have doubled in price? Insiders suggest another possibility: cash-strapped universities could create more places in higher fee courses.

The biggest tertiary reforms in decades are taking shape in our universities. Are students attracted to cut-priced STEM courses and rejecting humanities subjects that have doubled in price? Insiders suggest another possibility: cash-strapped universities could create more places in higher fee courses.

Twenty years after its humble beginnings, Wikipedia has become an indispensable tool. In a world of misinformation, it has been described as the ‘last bastion of idealism’ on the Internet. How did Wikipedia come to realise such unlikely success, and what are the challenges it faces as it enters the next phase of its life?

Twenty years after its humble beginnings, Wikipedia has become an indispensable tool. In a world of misinformation, it has been described as the ‘last bastion of idealism’ on the Internet. How did Wikipedia come to realise such unlikely success, and what are the challenges it faces as it enters the next phase of its life?

How has the constant restructuring of our universities, the casualisation of the teaching and the downgrading of the humanities affected not only the students coming through but also our society. Emeritus Professor Judith Brett discusses her own experience as a student in the late 1960s and what she has observed in the last few decades as a Professor in political science.

The federal Attorney-General Christian Porter has identified himself as the cabinet minister accused of a sexual assault that allegedly took place in 1988. He strongly denied the allegations and refused to resign or step aside.Also on today’s show, Judith Brett on the crisis facing Australia’s university sector, and Australian of the Year Grace Tame’s powerful speech at the National Press Club. Guest: Writer for The Monthly Judith Brett.Background reading: The bin fire of the humanities in The Monthly See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this fascinating history of Australia’s electoral system, Judith Brett makes a timely case in favour of compulsory voting. Her analysis is entertaining and enlightening, and makes a significant contribution to the ongoing political discussions around the US electoral college, the Brexit vote, and the frequently-changing Australian Prime Ministership. In From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting (Text Publishing 2019), Brett paints a lively picture of one of the institutions that helps to define Australia’s democracy; its compulsory voting system. The reader comes to understand how Australia’s democracy sausages have become a symbol of its contribution to electoral processes around the world. By Brett’s rollicking account, it becomes clear that its compulsory voting system is one that Australians should be rightly proud of. Emeritus Professor of politics, Judith Brett is one of Australia’s foremost political biographers. At La Trobe University she was a Professor of Australian Politics, Political Biography and Political History. She is the author of a number of books, including the award winning biography The Enigmatic Mr Deakin (Text Publishing, 2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fascinating history of Australia’s electoral system, Judith Brett makes a timely case in favour of compulsory voting. Her analysis is entertaining and enlightening, and makes a significant contribution to the ongoing political discussions around the US electoral college, the Brexit vote, and the frequently-changing Australian Prime Ministership. In From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting (Text Publishing 2019), Brett paints a lively picture of one of the institutions that helps to define Australia’s democracy; its compulsory voting system. The reader comes to understand how Australia’s democracy sausages have become a symbol of its contribution to electoral processes around the world. By Brett’s rollicking account, it becomes clear that its compulsory voting system is one that Australians should be rightly proud of. Emeritus Professor of politics, Judith Brett is one of Australia’s foremost political biographers. At La Trobe University she was a Professor of Australian Politics, Political Biography and Political History. She is the author of a number of books, including the award winning biography The Enigmatic Mr Deakin (Text Publishing, 2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fascinating history of Australia’s electoral system, Judith Brett makes a timely case in favour of compulsory voting. Her analysis is entertaining and enlightening, and makes a significant contribution to the ongoing political discussions around the US electoral college, the Brexit vote, and the frequently-changing Australian Prime Ministership. In From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting (Text Publishing 2019), Brett paints a lively picture of one of the institutions that helps to define Australia’s democracy; its compulsory voting system. The reader comes to understand how Australia’s democracy sausages have become a symbol of its contribution to electoral processes around the world. By Brett’s rollicking account, it becomes clear that its compulsory voting system is one that Australians should be rightly proud of. Emeritus Professor of politics, Judith Brett is one of Australia’s foremost political biographers. At La Trobe University she was a Professor of Australian Politics, Political Biography and Political History. She is the author of a number of books, including the award winning biography The Enigmatic Mr Deakin (Text Publishing, 2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fascinating history of Australia’s electoral system, Judith Brett makes a timely case in favour of compulsory voting. Her analysis is entertaining and enlightening, and makes a significant contribution to the ongoing political discussions around the US electoral college, the Brexit vote, and the frequently-changing Australian Prime Ministership. In From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting (Text Publishing 2019), Brett paints a lively picture of one of the institutions that helps to define Australia’s democracy; its compulsory voting system. The reader comes to understand how Australia’s democracy sausages have become a symbol of its contribution to electoral processes around the world. By Brett’s rollicking account, it becomes clear that its compulsory voting system is one that Australians should be rightly proud of. Emeritus Professor of politics, Judith Brett is one of Australia’s foremost political biographers. At La Trobe University she was a Professor of Australian Politics, Political Biography and Political History. She is the author of a number of books, including the award winning biography The Enigmatic Mr Deakin (Text Publishing, 2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What might the economic and social upheavals of 2020 mean for climate policy in Australia? For this Fifth Estate conversation, host Sally Warhaft brings together Judith Brett and Marian Wilkinson – two writers who have undertaken in-depth research into the resource economy and Australian climate scepticism. Brett's recent Quarterly Essay, 'The Coal Curse', traces the history of Australia's resource dependence and its impact on our political culture. Wilkinson's book, The Carbon Club, explores the loose but powerful alliance of Australian media, mining and political figures whose scepticism has hindered meaningful climate policy development for decades. There are signs, though, that the stalemate might be starting to shift. Amid widespread criticism during the bushfires earlier this year, Scott Morrison began to soften his climate rhetoric, speaking of ‘adaptation' and ‘resilience'. James Murdoch spoke out against News Corp's climate scepticism in January and, more recently, dramatically resigned from the board. Will the seismic impacts of Covid-19 set us back into our entrenched economic habits, or could 2020 mark a turning point? #TWCFifthEstateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Faced with the crisis of a global pandemic, for the first time in more than a decade Australia has had evidence-based, bipartisan policy-making. Politicians have listened to the scientists and … put ideology and the protection of vested interests aside and behaved like adults. Can they do the same to commit to fast and effective action to try to save our children's and grandchildren's future, to prevent the catastrophic fires and heatwaves the scientists predict, the species extinction and the famines?”—Judith Brett, The Coal Curse Director of the Centre for Ideas Ann Mossop chats to historian Judith Brett about the unusual history of Australia's economy and the “resource curse” that has shaped our politics. To discuss the future of the climate and how we might forge an environment focused path out of our impending economic crisis, Judith and Ann are joined by Philosopher Jeremy Moss, author of "Climate Change and Justice" and "Climate Justice and Non-State Actors". Jeremy is Director of the Practical Justice Initiative and leads the Climate Justice Research program at UNSW as part of the Practical Justice Initiative.

Australia has been blessed with vast reserves of natural resources. Our enviable standard of living has been bankrolled by agriculture and, more recently, by mining.  But what was once a blessing, may be turning into a curse, according to writer and academic, Judith Brett.

Australia has been blessed with vast reserves of natural resources. Our enviable standard of living has been bankrolled by agriculture and, more recently, by mining.  But what was once a blessing, may be turning into a curse, according to writer and academic, Judith Brett.

Australia has been blessed with vast reserves of natural resources. Our enviable standard of living has been bankrolled by agriculture and, more recently, by mining.  But what was once a blessing, may be turning into a curse, according to writer and academic, Judith Brett.

Judith Brett chats with journalist Geraldine Doogue about her new Quarterly Essay: The Coal Curse - Resources, Climate and Australia's Future. This conversation was recorded online during the Covid-19 crisis.

La Trobe University's Professor Judith Brett writes about "The Coal Curse" and in conversation about coal-seam gas alludes to those involved with the Lock the Gate Alliance as "heroes".Her latest piece in the Quarterly Essay helps readers better understand the unusual history of Australia's economy and the "resource curse" that has shaped our politics.This discussion on Climate Conversations will help you grasp Professor Brett's thinking where she writes in the essay that: "Politicians have listened to the scientists and ..... put ideology and the protection of vested interests aside and behaved like adults. Can they do they same to commit to fast and effective action to try and save our children's and grandchildren's future, to prevent the catastrophic fires and heatwaves the scientists predict, the species extinction and the famines?"

In Australia we compel citizens to vote, or at least to submit a ballot paper. But this is not the only way Australia does elections differently

Hello! Geoff’s hopped on a train up to Doncaster to visit Ed on the campaign trail. After their catch up, we explore the argument for compulsory voting in elections. Judith Brett tells us about how Australia got compulsory voting back in the 1920s and the impact it’s had on their politics. Then political scientist Sarah Birch argues that it’s time for the UK to follow suit.ANDComedian Glenn Moore returns to share his thoughts on the election news this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Public Life, Private Man: Writing the Biography of Alfred Deakin The core challenge of political biography is to answer the question, ‘why politics?’. What inner need did it fulfil, and what emotional and psychological resources were mustered for its accomplishment? These questions are harder to answer for Alfred Deakin than for less complex political leaders. Deakin was a gifted orator and successful politician who was a father of federation and Australia’s most significant prime minister until the Second World War. Yet he was also a deeply private man, with an intense intellectual and spiritual life, who wondered often if politics was the right path for him. The 2019 Seymour Biography Lecture was delivered by emeritus professor and political historian Judith Brett, who will discussed the tensions and synergies between Deakin’s public and private lives. In 2017, Brett published The Enigmatic Mr Deakin, the final addition to her trilogy of books on the history of Australian Liberals. The first full-length study of Deakin in more than 50 years, The Enigmatic Mr Deakin went on to win the 2018 National Biography Award. Brett’s prior publications include Robert Menzies' Forgotten People, Australian Liberals and the Moral Middle Class: From Alfred Deakin to John Howard and this year’s From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting. The Seymour Biography Lecture is supported by Dr John Seymour and Mrs Heather Seymour AO.

Scott Morrison shares a rhetorical lineage with Robert Menzies and a suburban one with John Howard. Like Menzies, he has no clear policy agenda. But, as Judith Brett points out - what worked in the post-war boom might not work now.Guest: Author and emeritus professor of politics at La Trobe University Judith Brett.Background reading:John Howard’s heir in The MonthlyThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The ABC’s Annabel Crabb talks with celebrated historian Judith Brett and Stella Prize–winning author and historian Clare Wright about Australia’s democratic history and how compulsory voting affects our politics. They touch on our trailblazing history of suffrage and voting rights for white women, and the shameful delay in attendant rights for Indigenous people. Clare’s You Daughters of Freedom relates the largely untold struggles and victories of Australian suffragettes, while Judith’s From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage portrays the character of our democracy.

'From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting' is a fascinating book by Judith Brett, released by Text Publishing.Melanie Cheng highlights the social and cultural forces that influence our lives when two individuals share accommodation in her novel, 'Room for a Starnger'. It is  aText Publishing release.

Great Conversations features interviews with authors and writers, exploring books, writing and literary culture from Australia and the world.Today's episode features Judith Brett discussing her new history From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage.From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage offers the reader a history of Australia’s electoral systems from the period before Federation and describes how we came to be a nation that not only enforces compulsory voting but celebrates it.

The Breakfasters share life advice about how being a girl guide can set you up to manage a bin fire, how to fit in with surfers and how to celebrate Easter. Plus, Leif Cocks joins the team to talk about being friendzoned by an orangutan and Michelle Bennett  tells all about Judith Brett's new book “From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting.”

Sally Warhaft, Kim Rubenstein and Judith Brett In a democracy, should voting be a citizen's right or a citizen's duty? Australia is one of a small number of countries – including Argentina and Egypt – with mandatory voting. Australia is rare, within this small group of nations, in imposing penalties on citizens who fail to turn up to vote. Compulsory voting has been in place here since 1924 and it sets us apart from other advanced democracies. Less than 60% of the US voting-age population cast ballots in the 2016 presidential election. For this conversation, we bring together citizenship law expert Kim Rubenstein and the eminent historian Judith Brett, author of From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting. They trace the history of our voting system and examine how it's shaped the tenor of our debates and our sense of ourselves and our representatives – plus, how the system may yet change. With Sally Warhaft, they discuss donkey votes, ballot boxes, barbeques and the wide-ranging implications of compulsory participation. Related listening: Housekeeping Podcast episode The Wheeler Centre Housekeeping #1: Sizzle / Australia 3 Jun 2016 Podcast episode The Wheeler Centre Housekeeping #2: ID / Government 10 Jun 2016 Podcast episode The Wheeler Centre Housekeeping #3: No-Shows / Australian politics 17 Jun 2016 Podcast episode The Wheeler Centre Housekeeping #4: Scrutiny / Government 27 Jun 2016 Podcast episode The Wheeler Centre Housekeeping #5: Locked Out / Crime 30 Jun 2016 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that Australia is one of a handful of countries in the world that enforce Compulsory voting, and the only English-speaking country that makes its citizens vote? But how did this come to be: when and why was voting in Australia made compulsory? How has this affected our politics? And how else is the way we vote different from other democracies? Judith Brett joins us to talk about her new book "From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: How Australia got Compulsory Voting." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

I spoke with award winning author Judith Brett as a part of ANU's In Conversation program. Judith's new book From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage, gives a landmark account of the character of Australian democracy. We spoke about the peculiarly Australian aspects of our democratic system and the effects our innovations have had on elections here and on voting practices around the world.

Judith Brett, Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University, discussed her new book, The Enigmatic Mr Deakin, which details the curious life and charismatic character of Australia's second Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin. Judith won the prestigious 2018 National Biography Award for this book. Broadcast on 12 September, 2017.

Welcome to La Trobe University's Clever Conversations. In this episode from our Ideas and Society program, we explore recent events in Western politics and question whether they establish a type of anti-establishment populism. We’ll look at the election of Donald Trump, the Brexit vote, the rise of right-wing regimes in Hungary and Poland, and in Australia the re-birth of the One Nation Party. You will hear from: - Judith Brett, Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe and author of several books on the history of the liberal-conservative tradition in Australia. - Katharine Murphy, a senior journalist with The Guardian, known as a perceptive and respected observer of local political culture. - Guy Rundle, reporter at large for online news site Crikey.

Judith Brett Alfred Deakin, Australia's second Prime Minister, spent 32 years in politics. Renowned for his oratorical ability, superb negotiation skills and workable minority governments, he served as Prime Minister for three separate terms in the turbulent first decade of the new Commonwealth. As questions of dual citizenship threaten the Commonwealth Government's majority today, Sally Warhaft speaks to Judith Brett about Deakin's legacy and the link between the early days of federated Australia and the contemporary situation. What does it take to govern successfully without a majority? And, if minority governments are the norm in many advanced democracies, why does the prospect loom as a bogeyman in Australian public conversation? Sally Warhaft and Judith Brett See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Uncommon Sense David Vine, Associate Professor in Anthropology at American University, Washington D.C., spoke to host Amy Mullins about his bookBase Nation: How U.S. Military Bases Abroad Harm America and the World. He was in Melbourne for the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network's National Conference. Judith Brett, Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University, discussed her new book,The Enigmatic Mr Deakin, which details the curious life and charismatic character of Australia's second Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin. Plus, New Matilda's National Affairs Correspondent, Ben Eltham came in to talk federal politics.

In the past six months, Australia has seen the passing of two giants of the political stage — Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser. Defined by the dismissal, and with vastly different leadership styles, their respective visions and energy for reform have left a lasting legacy. In this Fifth Estate, Sally Warhaft is joined by former Liberal MP, founding director of the Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs and senior adviser to Malcolm Fraser (amongst others), Petro Georgiou; former Labor MP and friend and colleague to both Fraser and Whitlam, Barry Jones; and La Trobe University professor of politics Judith Brett. Expect an intimate discussion of the vastly different contributions made by Whitlam and Fraser to the political world, and to Australia as a nation — from free education to immigration to Medicare to arts funding. How do their legacies inform our understanding of the current political landscape? And can leaders like these, with a clear vision and grandeur of ideals, be seen again?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.