Gough Whitlam
Labor, tradition and the Whitlam legacy By Andrew Leigh
GK Chesterton once said that "Tradition means giving a vote to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead." Progressives are at our best Read More
05 Nov 2014 in Gough Whitlam
Gough Whitlam’s foreign policy was his true economic legacy By Tim Harcourt
“Where were you when Gough was sacked?” This of course refers to Remembrance Day, the 11th November 1975, the very day when the elected Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was sacked by Read More
03 Nov 2014 in Gough Whitlam
A potential Labour Government in 2015: policy continuity or a break from the past? By Vittorio Trevitt
The general election in May 2015 will be a decisive one for the British people, who will decide on whether to elect a government that will continue along the path Read More
21 Oct 2014 in Gough Whitlam
Pursuing the politics of change By Vittorio Trevitt
The Whitlam Government introduced landmark reforms and paved the way for a more progressive Australia. Vittorio Trevitt tells us the UK perspective... The concept of change is central to the identity of the Read More
08 Jun 2014 in Gough Whitlam
Graham Freudenberg Donation By Chifley Research Centre
Graham Freudenberg has donated his fantastic personal archive to the Whitlam Institute ensuring that this historically significant collection will remain safe and accessible. As speechwriter and confidante to Gough Whitlam, Bob Read More
20 Sep 2011 in Gough Whitlam
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.
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
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.
