by Carolyn Holbrook, Deakin University Carolyn presented on this research at the History and the Hill Australian Policy History Conference, 12-14 June at Deakin University. This article was developed from a series of interviews with politicians, officials and other key players, including former Immigration minister Chris Evans and former Victorian […]
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Second Annual ‘History and the Hill’ Conference 12-14 June 2019 Deakin University, Melbourne How can historical research inform public policy debates? How can historians ensure their expertise is heard by politicians and policy makers? Speakers include Katharine Murphy (political editor, Guardian Australia), Misha Ketchell (editor, The Conversation) James Button, Dr […]
Last week the Commonwealth announced that it would be spending $498 million over nine years to redevelop the Australian War Memorial. The renovation will increase the exhibition space by more than 80 per cent and provide room for military hardware like Chinook helicopters and jet fighters from recent conflicts. Announcing […]
Carolyn Holbrook criticises the Australian War Memorial for taking funding from weapons manufacturers on ABC TV’s The Drum