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Sydney Writers' Festival

Barrie Cassidy and Friends: State of the Nation

When

Saturday 24 May 2025 from 6pm to 7pm

Cost

Adult: From $40.00Concession: From $35.00

What is the future of Australian politics? What are the failures of a two-party system? How are voters resisting ‘politics as usual’ during housing, cost of living and climate crises? What difference can we expect from this government?

Assess the state of Australian politics in this panel discussion featuring broadcaster and Walkley Award winning journalist Waleed Aly, Prime Minister’s Literary Award and Walkley Award winning journalist George Megalogenis, The Australia Institute’s chief political analyst Amy Remeikis and Melbourne Press Club Lifetime Achievement Award winner Niki Savva. They join veteran political journalist and former host of Insiders and Offsiders Barrie Cassidy.

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