Tuesday Forums

Forums have a "current affairs" focus covering local events, politics, science, the environment and international events.

Sessions are held via Zoom commencing on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm and run from March 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. (Note: Those who pre-registered in 2023 will automatically be transferred to the 2024 Forums.)
* 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
6 May	The state of Australian science Anna-Maria Arabia Anna-Maria Arabia is CEO of the Australian Academy of Science. She will discuss the state of Australian science and its importance as a building block to good policy decisions and to investment in future as a "smart country". 👉Registrations open 29 April 9AM and close 5 May 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email.
20 May	Regulating the "Magnificent Seven" Rob Nicholls Rob Nicholls is Associate Professor in regulation and governance at the UNSW Business School and a visiting professional fellow at UTS Sydney Law. Rob will discuss regulating the "Magnificent Seven". He will provide a competition law perspective comparing past regulatory approaches towards emerging industries - banking railways, Telecommunications. 👉Registrations open 13 May 9AM and close 19 May 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email.
27 May	Simple measures to enhance your cyber security Wayne Custodio Wayne Custodio is a former senior partner with Deloittes and has extensive experience in IT management. 👉Registrations open 14 May 9AM and close 26 May 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email.
3 June	Australia's Emission Reduction Framework Andrew Macintosh Professor Andrew Macintosh is Associate Dean (Research) at the ANU College of Law. Andrew will respond to the question "Is Australia's Emission Reduction Framework achieving its policy aims of an abatement of Australia's emissions?" 👉Registrations open 27 May 9AM and close 2 Jun 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email.

Tuesday Forums

The state of Australian science

Regulating the "Magnificent Seven"

Simple measures to enhance your cyber security

Australia's Emission Reduction Framework