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Malcolm Fraser: Does anyone want to be the 51st state of America?

Hear former prime minister Malcolm Fraser discuss Australia’s history of strategic dependence on 'great and powerful friends'.

8 Jul 2014 Duration: 23:13

Julian Burnside on Australia's asylum seeker response

Hear international human-rights advocate Julian Burnside as he interrogates Australia's response to asylum seekers.

29 Apr 2014 Duration: 43:42

Geoffrey Robertson on free speech

Watch human-rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson QC as he discusses free speech and how to balance privacy and national security.

14 Nov 2013 Duration: 1:03:11

Charles Leadbeater talks innovation and creativity in education

Hear insights from British writer Charles Leadbeater on how innovators around the world are improving the quality of education.

10 Oct 2012 Duration: 37:47

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