Explore how Australia can improve the quality of political conversations at How Deliberative is Australian Democracy? Image: University of Canberra
Australian politics is becoming increasingly toxic. The ability to hold constructive discussions or to respectfully disagree on key political debates seems out of reach. While a huge surge in appetite for more public deliberation is sweeping other democracies, Australian political institutions seem averse to innovations that would enlarge and deepen our democratic conversations.
How can we improve the quality of political conversations in Australia, including allowing space for diverse and marginalised voices?
A panel of experts, including Selen Ercan (University of Canberra), Adele Webb (University of Canberra), and Andrea Carson (La Trobe) will unpack the reasons behind the state of deliberation in Australia, and invite the audience to reflect on new ways of living together based on justice and mutual respect.
The discussion will be moderated by Ariadne Vromen (Australian National University).
The event starts with a reception at 6.30pm, with the panel discussion starting at 7pm, followed by an audience Q&A.
Deliberative democracy is an approach under which decisions are the outcome of deliberation by citizens, or reasonable discussion and debate.
This event is hosted by UC’s Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance for Research Festival 2024.
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The details
What: How Deliberative is Australian Democracy?
When: Tuesday, 19 November 2024 from 6.30 to 8.15pm
Where: Juliet Room, Verity Lane
Cost: Free
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