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After 23 years of conservative government, a campaign fronted by pop stars and actors singing "It's Time" swept Gough Whitlam to an historic election win in November 1972. One of those pop stars was then 23 old Little Pattie, who was desperate for the focus on Australian arts and culture that the Whitlam Government was to provide.

Niamatullah Ibrahimi, Lecturer in International Relations at LaTrobe University discusses the brutality of the Taleban, threats to women and ethnic minorities, what the role of neighbouring countries like Pakistan should be, and why temporary protection visa's for Afghans in Australia must be extended. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across the country, now having taken control of Kabul, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awareness - in Australia and beyond - of the situation in Afghanistan today. Through our policy research on Australia in the World, we produced this podcast with eminent experts, officials and community leaders to ensure their voices are heard here in Australia – these interviews were conducted in the days leading up to the Taleban's capture of Kabul. We have been able to reach those in Afghanistan and they have asked us to continue to release these perspectives. We are incredibly humbled and grateful that they have shared them. There is an important conversation to be had about Australia's moral responsibility to continue to support the Afghan people as they face this terrible new reality. What are Afghans across the country and particularly vulnerable ethnic groups facing today? How are women's rights being affected? What do Afghans seek from the international community to support them? How can Australia be part of that international effort?

Farkondeh Akbari, PhD candidate ANU, discusses her personal refugee journey from Afghanistan to Australia and the challenges of conducting peace processes with non-state actors like the Taleban. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across the country, now having taken control of Kabul, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awareness - in Australia and beyond - of the situation in Afghanistan today. Through our policy research on Australia in the World, we produced this podcast with eminent experts, officials and community leaders to ensure their voices are heard here in Australia – these interviews were conducted in the days leading up to the Taleban's capture of Kabul. We have been able to reach those in Afghanistan and they have asked us to continue to release these perspectives. We are incredibly humbled and grateful that they have shared them. There is an important conversation to be had about Australia's moral responsibility to continue to support the Afghan people as they face this terrible new reality. What are Afghans across the country and particularly vulnerable ethnic groups facing today? How are women's rights being affected? What do Afghans seek from the international community to support them? How can Australia be part of that international effort?

Nematullah Bizhan, Lecturer Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy ANU, speaks about why the Taleban has not changed for the better and why the UN needs to be a key player with a stronger role. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across the country, now having taken control of Kabul, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awareness - in Australia and beyond - of the situation in Afghanistan today. Through our policy research on Australia in the World, we produced this podcast with eminent experts, officials and community leaders to ensure their voices are heard here in Australia – these interviews were conducted in the days leading up to the Taleban's capture of Kabul. We have been able to reach those in Afghanistan and they have asked us to continue to release these perspectives. We are incredibly humbled and grateful that they have shared them. There is an important conversation to be had about Australia's moral responsibility to continue to support the Afghan people as they face this terrible new reality. What are Afghans across the country and particularly vulnerable ethnic groups facing today? How are women's rights being affected? What do Afghans seek from the international community to support them? How can Australia be part of that international effort?

Fawzia Koofi, Afghan politician and former Head of the Afghan National Assembly, discusses the role of Afghan women, Afghans' expectations of the international community, and the impact of international media reporting on the situation on the ground. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across the country, now having taken control of Kabul, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awareness - in Australia and beyond - of the situation in Afghanistan today. Through our policy research on Australia in the World, we produced this podcast with eminent experts, officials and community leaders to ensure their voices are heard here in Australia – these interviews were conducted in the days leading up to the Taleban's capture of Kabul. We have been able to reach those in Afghanistan and they have asked us to continue to release these perspectives. We are incredibly humbled and grateful that they have shared them. There is an important conversation to be had about Australia's moral responsibility to continue to support the Afghan people as they face this terrible new reality. What are Afghans across the country and particularly vulnerable ethnic groups facing today? How are women's rights being affected? What do Afghans seek from the international community to support them? How can Australia be part of that international effort?

Ahmad Shuja Jamal, Director of International Affairs and Regional Cooperation, Office of National Security Council, Afghanistan, discusses Pakistan's role in what he describes as the proxy war going on in Afghanistan, what Australia can do to support Afghanistan, and his upcoming visit to Australia. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban continues to gain control of territory and attack communities across the country, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awareness - in Australia and beyond - of the situation in Afghanistan today. Through our policy research on Australia in the World, we produced this seven-part podcast series with eminent experts, officials and community leaders to ensure their voices are heard here in Australia as we explore what Australia's foreign policy toward Afghanistan should look like post-military withdrawal. In this first episode, Whitlam Institute Director Leanne Smith speaks to Ahmad Shuja Jamal, Director of International Affairs and Regional Cooperation in the Office of National Security Council, Afghanistan. He touches on Pakistan's proxy war in Afghanistan, what Australia can do to support Afghanistan at this time.

Shaharzad Akbar, Chairperson of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, describes the impact of human rights violations, targeted attacks, threats to women and girls and the implications for the hard-won women's rights, which are set to fall as Afghanistan crumbles. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban continues to gain control of territory and attack communities across the country, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awareness - in Australia and beyond - of the situation in Afghanistan today. Through our policy research on Australia in the World, we produced this seven-part podcast series with eminent experts, officials and community leaders to ensure their voices are heard here in Australia as we explore what Australia's foreign policy toward Afghanistan should look like post-military withdrawal. In this second episode, Whitlam Institute Director Leanne Smith speaks to Shaharzad Akbar, Chairperson of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission. Their conversation touches on human rights violations, targeted attacks and threats to women and girls.

Each year the Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University awards the E.G. Whitlam Research Fellowship to an experienced academic to carry out research that continues the legacy of Gough Whitlam and the issues his government championed. Dr Alexandra Coleman, our 2020 Fellow, focused her research on class, place, and higher education. Her research is focused on Gough Whitlam's “quality of life” agenda and in her essay ‘Whitlam, Western Sydney and the promise of University' she explores advancing Whitlam's belief that everybody should have equal access to a good quality education, regardless of where they grow up, what school they attend, and what connections they have. In this podcast, Dr Coleman talks about undertaking this research, and how her own story ties into it. Lakshmi Logathassan and Professor James Arvanitakis provide their perspectives and insights on the research as well, highlighting why this is a timely conversation, particularly in Western Sydney.

Margaret Simons is an award-winning journalist and the author of thirteen books. She won the 2015 Walkley Award for Social Equity Journalism and has been honoured with several Quill Awards for journalistic excellence. Her latest book is a biography of Penny Wong, Penny Wong: Passion and Principle. Jenny Hocking is emeritus professor at Monash University, Distinguished Whitlam Fellow at the Whitlam Institute at Western Sydney University, and Gough Whitlam's award-winning biographer. Her case against the National Archives of Australia, seeking access to the 'Palace letters' between the Queen and the Governor-General at the time of the dismissal of the Whitlam government, succeeded at the High Court of Australia in May 2020, and her book on this subject is The Palace Letters. Kara Jung is an award-winning journalist with more than 15 years media experience, including stints as political reporter for The Advertiser and Deputy Editor-in-chief for The Messenger. She is currently Digital Editor for local news at advertiser.com.au, a News Corp columnist, co-chair of The Advertiser's Year of the Woman campaign and a Women in Media SA committee member. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Australia, Explained we give you some insight into the Australia - China relationship. Why are we fighting and why does it matter?Bits and pieces mentioned:China officials Afghan soldier tweetHistory of Aus-China relationsRacism during COVIDThe reality of China's trade threatsVictoria and the Belt and Road InitiativeHere are some international news outlets that aren't for the US or Europe. We recommend following these outlets on Twitter - they are active on Instagram but the content isn't as comprehensive!@chinadailynews@chinaxinhuanews@ndtv@jakpostimages@bbcnewsindiaThis week, Tania recommended a webpage by the Whitlam Institute at Western Sydney University that details Gough Whitlam's attempts to build diplomatic relations in the Asia-Pacific region in the 70s. Vanessa recommended an article from English language Chinese media company China Daily on an opposing view to Aus-China relations.If you're new to Australia, Explained, we are a weekly news podcast dedicated to helping Aussies get on top of things Down Under. You can support us by clicking ‘Subscribe' or ‘Follow' on your preferred podcast app, leaving a review, and most importantly - share this podcast with your friends!Follow us for more short, sweet and simple Aussie content on Instagram & TikTok @australiaexplainedpod. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host, Professor Renee Jeffery chats with Adjunct Associate Professor Tess Newton Cain, Griffith Asia Institute about her research, analysis and journey to studying the Pacific. During 2019 Tess led the research team that worked on ‘Pacific perspectives on the world: Listening to Australia’s island neighbours in order to build strong, respectful and sustainable relationships‘ that was published by The Whitlam Institute and Peacifica in February 2020. It draws on a rich set of data collected via focus groups and individual interviews with 150 people in Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. More broadly, ‘Pacific Perspectives’ is a descriptor for Tess’s work as a researcher, as an adviser to governments and regional organisations, and as an analyst who contributes to public debates on Pacific policy in Australia and elsewhere.

In November 2018, the Australian Government announced the Pacific step-up, taking its engagement with the Pacific to a new level. Despite this shift, new research finds that many people in the Pacific are concerned Australia does not know how to engage successfully as part of the Pacific community. This panel event at the 2020 Australasian Aid Conference outlines the key findings of research commissioned by the Whitlam Institute on the views of Pacific islanders from Fiji, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands on their countries' and region's future place in the world. The panel explore how these three island nations perceive Australians and the government's policies and interventions in the Pacific, and makes some recommendations. >> Read the research report here Panellists:Dr Tess Newton-Cain, Principal, TNC Pacific ConsultingJames Cox, Executive Director, PeacificaDr Geir Henning Presterudstuen, Lecturer, Anthropology, Western Sydney UniversityLinda Kenni, Local Consultant, Vanuatu Chair:Leanne Smith, Director, Whitlam Institute

Q&A at The Scribe Sydney, 26 Nov 2018 by Conversations and more from the Whitlam Institute

In this episode, listen to insightful and often candid reflections of Gough Whitlam's impact on the Arts in Australia, delivered by a number of speakers on the opening night of Dedicated to the Dedicated: Whitlam, the Arts and Democracy. The exhibition features the first public display of a collection of artworks that was gifted to Gough and Margaret Whitlam in 1979 in recognition of their landmark support for the Arts in Australia. The ‘Whitlams’ Folio’ includes works by John Olsen, Brett Whiteley, Lloyd Rees, John Coburn, Arthur Boyd and more, and is inscribed with a message of thanks to Gough and Margaret Whitlam for ‘the marks they have made on the Australian canvas’. Opened on 6 June 2019, at the Margaret Whitlam Galleries, Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University.

Download to listen anytime Jacqui and Ush talk about Anzac Day, and also about business groups for women. Then Jacqui interviews Rebecca Huntley, the author of the most recent Quarterly Essay: Australia Fair, about democracy and what Australians want from their country. Dr Rebecca Huntley is one of Australians foremost researchers on social trends.  She has a background in publishing, academia and politics.  She holds degrees in law and film studies and a PhD in Gender Studies.   For nearly 9 years Rebecca was the Director of The Mind & Mood Report, Australia's longest running social trends report.  She currently heads Vox Populi research, as part of the CIRCA research group. She is the author of numerous books including Still Lucky: why you should feel optimistic about Australia and its people (Penguin 2017). Rebecca is a broadcaster with the ABC and presents The History Listen each week on RN. She was a presenter of RN Drive on a Friday. In addition to books, Rebecca has written extensively for essay collections, magazines, newspapers and online publications. She was a feature writer for Australian Vogue and a columnist for BRW and writes a column twice a month for ABC Life. Rebecca co-hosts with Sarah Macdonald a comedy storytelling night and podcast called The Full Catastrophe. The Full Catastrophe is also a book (Hardie Grant, May 2019). She is on the Board of The Bell Shakespeare Company and the Whitlam Institute.

Who do you trust to make decisions about your rights, a human or a machine? On Wednesday 20 March 2019, the Whitlam Institute hosted a Community Consultation on Human Rights and Technology, as part of a major review by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow and Whitlam Institute Director Leanne Smith discussed the implications of emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Human Rights, and the large audience was also invited to share their thoughts and questions.

This episode of the Whitlam Institute's podcast features our event Women, Peace & Security: In conversation with NATO’s special representative. This episode was recorded at The Museum of Australian Democracy in Old Parliament house on the 13th of February, 2019.

In this episode Dave(@withsobersenses) chats again with Michael. We talk about a recent article he wrote on Universal Basic Income and the debates it sparked with proponents of a Jobs Guarantee, his attendance at and thoughts on Tim Soutphommasane’s recent Whitlam Institute speech on combating racism, and Michael’s participation in recent struggles for increased Public Housing.   Stuff we mention includes:  Michael Thorn – Is There Room for Universal Basic Income in Australia  Tim Soutphommasane - Confronting the Return of Race Politics  The Australian Unemployed Workers’ Union

In this episode we remember Gough Whitlam’s visits to China – the People’s Republic of China - in 1971 and 1973. The 1971 visit, when Whitlam was Opposition Leader, paved the way for the diplomatic recognition of China and sowed the seeds for a thriving cultural and economic relationship. In 1973 Whitlam became the first Australian Prime Minister to travel to China. Visit the Whitlam Institute website – where much of the material for this episode was sourced: http://www.whitlam.org/ Also check out the It’s Time TV commercial from the 1972 election campaign. Whitlam shakes hands with Premier Zhou at around the 1 minute 15 second mark:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqMCZBjvmD4 Music courtesy of Dan-O at: http://www.danosongs.com/ Thanks to Ken Dampier for post-production.