Wayne Swan
Imagining a new social contract
In politics, as well as life generally, there’s always an eternal struggle to comprehend what might have been when we lived through what was. Labor’s crisis management and stimulus through 2008 and 2010 avoided a recession, but people who lived … Read More
Opening Address: Changing Hearts and Minds
We come together at an important time for our party and for our country. But now is not a time for introspection. It is a time to look ahead. Although we suffered defeat, supporters of Labor are resilient, we continue … Read More
The survival of the fittest mentalist of the Abbott government: Shifting the balance from working people to vested interests
Launch of the Melbourne Chifley Ideas Circle Introduction It’s great to be here tonight to help launch the Melbourne Chifley Ideas Circle. In a world of neo-conservative idea machines, there’s no doubt the Chifley Research Centre is a beacon of … Read More
Fair Go Under Fire
The fundamental objective of economic policy is the creation of greater prosperity to enable a better life for everyone. It is not an ideological exercise but a practical and moral one. I know the Labor Party isn’t exactly the flavour … Read More
Andrew Giles & Ryan Batchelor
Andrew Giles is the Federal Labor Member for Scullin in Victoria. Ryan Batchelor is a director of the Chifley Research
Ben Hugosson
Benedict Hugosson is an Organisational Ombudsman for the Swedish Social Democrats, focusing on training and membership development. Benedict has experience
Cameron Clyne
Cameron Clyne is the former CEO of National Australia Bank and now chairman of advisory firm Camel Partners and a
Carol Johnson
Professor Carol Johnson - Carol is an Adjunct Professor of Politics at the University of Adelaide and has written extensively
Catherine King
Catherine King is the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development.
David Coats
David Coats is in Australia as a Visitor at the Chifley Research Centre. He is a research fellow at the
Gabrielle Kuiper
Dr Gabrielle Kuiper has a background in science, sustainability and urban planning. She was previously Senior Adviser, Climate Change, Energy
Emma Maiden
Emma Maiden is the former Assistant Secretary of Unions NSW. She is currently Head of Advocacy for Uniting, leading their
Erin Watt
Erin Watt is the National Secretary of the Labor Environment Action Network. Erin is a National Political Coordinator for United
Jim Chalmers
Jim Chalmers MP is Shadow Treasurer, and the federal Labor Member for Rankin. Prior to his election he was
Jo-anne Schofield
Jo-anne Schofield is the National President of United Workers Union.
Josh Burns
Josh Burns is the federal member for Macnamara in Victoria.
Linda Tirado
Linda Tirado is a completely average American. She also has good rants about how much it sucks to be poor
Lindy Edwards
Dr Lindy Edwards is the Associate Head of School in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University
Rebecca White
Rebecca White, Leader of the Tasmanian Labor Opposition
Terri Butler
Terri Butler is the Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water, and the federal Labor Member for Griffith, Queensland.
Tim Kennedy
Tim Kennedy is national secretary of the United Workers Union, organising for secure jobs and a fair Australia.
