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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 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

2 April

Forum break for the remainder of April

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 29 April 9AM and close 5 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 29 April 9AM and close 5 May 5PM.

To register email

Include your U3A membership number in the email.

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