The education gap between rural and metropolitan Australia is costing us billions
Valuing regional education
The biggest boost to regional economies won’t come from investing in infrastructure projects or from higher grain prices – it will come from closing the education gap between rural and regional schools compared to schools in the big cities.
If you’re living in regional Australia, changes are you get a poorer education, won’t go on to further studies and earn less money.
This gap in the quality of education is costing the Australian economy over 55 billion dollars.
Valuing regional education – an economic as well as social imperative was the 2023 Henry Parkes Oration.
Speaker
Professor Adrian Piccoli
Former NSW MP and Minister for Education; Senior Client Partner with Korn Ferry, leading their education practice in Australasia.
Transcript of the 2023 Henry Parkes Oration
Lawyers as advocates for the vulnerable
Advocates have a critical role in our society … speaking out against injustice. You might not right away think about lawyers, but they are often at the forefront acting as advocates and speaking up for the weak.
From liberal democracies to brutal regimes – this 2023 Michael Kirby Justice Oration will explore the role of advocates and lawyers.
The 2023 Michael Kirby Justice Oration presented by Victoria University.
Speaker
Julian McMahon AC S.C.
Barrister, criminal lawyer and human rights advocate
