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Socratic Forum: That Canberra is Taking Too Much Power from The States

11 March 2008

Hosted by Professor Ian Chubb AC

In this debate, ANU plays host to a number of influential public figures including ACT Attorney General Simon Corbell; Dr Clive Hamilton, The Australia Institute; Professor Peter Bailey, ANU; Channel 10's Political Commentator, Paul Bongiorno; Karen Middleton, SBS; and Charles Sampford from the Institute of Ethics Governance and Law.

Speakers contest a vigorous debate on issues surrounding Commonwealth-State Relations in Australia.

The Socratic Forum is part of a national discussion series aimed at encouraging frank, non-partisan and open debate on issues of importance to the Australian community.

Broad Topics: Law

Sub-topics: Economics, Law, Justice & Law Enforcement, Policy & Political Science, Society & Culture

Areas: ANU College of Medicine and Health Sciences

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