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Engage in dynamic and thought-provoking events hosted by the John Curtin Research Centre, where leading experts, policymakers, and thinkers gather to discuss and shape policy ideas.
Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Australia’s greatest Prime Minister John Curtin and his government’s 1943 election landslide victory – federal Labor’s largest ever – with an address by the Hon Jim Chalmers, Treasurer in the Albanese Labor government. Entry includes a delicious three course meal, beverages and plenty of entertainment.
Date: Monday 26th August 2024
Time: 6.00pm – 11.00pm AEST
Location: InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto 495 Collins St, Melbourne
Registration: Register Here
Join us for the event of the year, the John Curtin Research Centre 2024 Annual Gala Dinner. Our special guest speak, The Hon. Don Farrell, Minster for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister for State in the Albanese Labor government will discuss the Albanese government’s significant progress in growing our trading relationships and the benefits international trade can deliver for the whole community.
Date: Thursday 23rd May 2024
Time: 6.00pm – 11.00pm AEST
Location: Crowne Plaza, Melbourne, 1-5 Spencer St, Docklands
Join us at one of our upcoming events across Australia for the launch of A Little History of the Australia Labor Party. Nick Dyrenfurth and Frank Bongiorno tell the story of the Australian Labor Party’s rich history of more than 130 years.
Date: Kicking off on Sunday 28th April 2024
Time: 2:30pm AEST
Location: Readings, 112 Acland St, St Kilda
‘The secret of economics is that the most powerful insights come from a handful of big ideas that anyone can follow.’ This small book tells a big story. From ancient times to the modern world, The Shortest History of Economics unearths the hidden economic forces behind war, innovation and social transformation. It traces how capitalism and the market system emerged, and introduces the key ideas and people who shaped the discipline of economics.
Date: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm AEDT
Panellists: Andrew Leigh MP, Nick Dyrenfurth (JCRC), Dominic Meagher (JCRC)
Location: Online via Zoom Events
Join us pre-Labour Day as we launch the 20th edition of our flagship magazine the Tocsin with a cracking special thematic ‘First in the World: Labor Making Australian History’ with special guest speakers Daniel Mulino MP and Peter Khalil MP. Complimentary drinks at the aptly chosen, historic Curtin Hotel.
Date: Sunday 10th March 2024
Time: 3pm – 5pm AEST
Location: John Curtin Hotel, 29 Lygon St, Carlton
Join us for the launch of Jon Cruddas’ new book, ‘Curtin’s Conversations: A Century of Labour.’ Panellists include Jon Cruddas MP (UK), Kos Samaras from the Redbridge Group, Nick Dyrenfurth from the JCRC and Ben Wellings from Monash University.
Date: Monday 24th January 2024
Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm AEST
Location: Online via Zoom Events
Join us for the launch of the new John Curtin Research Centre discussion paper, ‘The Case for AUKUS: Submarines are half the intelligent solution’ by Adam Slonim.
Special guest speaker: Hon. Peter Khalil, federal Labor Member for Wills and Chair of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for Intelligence and Security.
Date: Monday 30th October 2023
Time: 6 for 6.30pm AEST
Location: Engine House, Balaclava
Connecting business and labour for the common good. Hear from South Australian Treasurer, the Hon. Stephen Mulligan over a three course lunch and beverages.
Date: Friday 3rd November 2023
Time: 12.30pm (1pm start) – 2.45pm
Location: Electra House (Westside Room) 31 King William St, Adelaide
Join us for the launch of the new John Curtin Research Centre discussion paper, ‘The Case for AUKUS: Submarines are half the intelligent solution’ by Adam Slonim.
Special guest speaker: Hon. Susan Close MP, South Australian Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment & Water, Minister for Industry, Innovation & Science and Minister for Defence & Space Industries.
Date: Monday 27th November 2023
Time: 6 for 6.30pm AEST
Location: Australian Institute of Machine Learning, Adelaide
Date: Deadline Extended: Friday 1st December 2023
Time: 5:00pm AEST
Location: Online
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