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Tuesday Forums
Forums have a "current affairs" focus covering local events, politics, science, the environment and international events.
Sessions are held via Zoom typically on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm and run from February to early June and from mid-July to November.
There are two registration options:
* Pre-register for all talks during the year and you will automatically be sent Zoom login details each week, i.e. there will not be any need to register on a weekly basis.
* Register on a weekly basis for the Forums which interest you. Registration will open in the week preceding the talk and the details are advertised with each Forum.
| Date | Forum details |
|---|---|
20 October | Women for Election – Encouraging Women into Public LifeLicia Heath: CEO, Women for Election Women for Election is a non-partisan organisation that aims to inspire and equip more women to stand for public office at local, state and federal levels. Licia will discuss the organisation's programs, which build skills and confidence in campaigning, communications and fundraising. She will also examine barriers facing women in politics and the importance of greater diversity in Australian democracy. Licia has extensive business and campaigning experience and stood as an independent candidate in the 2018 Wentworth by-election. She previously spent almost 20 years in finance and asset management in London and Australia. 👉Registrations open 13 Oct 9AM and close 19 Oct 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email. |
27 October | Dire Straits? The Middle East Conflict and Australia's Fuel SecurityMalcolm Roberts Malcolm Roberts, CEO of the Australian Institute of Petroleum and a former Productivity Commission Commissioner, will discuss the implications of Middle East instability for Australia's fuel supply, energy security and national resilience. 👉Registrations open 19 Oct 9AM and close 26 Oct 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email. |
10 November | The Middle East: 2026 in ReviewDr Bob Bowker Dr Bowker will review key Middle East developments in 2026, including regional conflicts, political change and diplomacy, and their implications for regional stability and global security. A former Australian diplomat with 37 years' experience, he served as Ambassador to Jordan and Egypt and held numerous postings across the Middle East. He is an author of several books on the Middle east and a frequent media commentator. 👉Registrations open 2 Nov 9AM and close 9 Nov 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email. |
17 November | Australia and the World: 2026 in ReviewPaul Bongiorno and Jared Mondschein Paul(Political Commentator) will examine the key political developments of 2026, assessing the Albanese government, the opposition and the forces shaping Australia's political landscape. Jared(Director of Research at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney) will explore the major international developments of 2026, focusing on US politics and foreign policy, global security and the implications for Australia's international relationships. Paul Bongiorno AM is an award-winning political journalist and a veteran of the Canberra Press Gallery, with more than 35 years covering Australian politics. Jared Mondschein's expertise spans US politics, foreign policy, defence and Australia–US relations. His analysis has appeared across major international media outlets. 👉Registrations open 9 Nov 9AM and close 16 Nov 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email. |
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