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Refugee policy is a fiercely contested field of Australian political discourse. The major parties use politicised, dehumanised language to talk about some of the most marginalised and vulnerable people in the world – those who are seeking asylum. On Wednesday … Continue reading →

BFU is pleased to present a panel discussion and interactive workshop on alternatives to violence.  Violence against women is a complex and far-reaching issue.  Impacts are felt across the community.  These speakers tackle the issues of preventing, confronting and responding … Continue reading →

Don’t panic! The universe is pretty large and intergalactic travel can get quite tiresome. Perhaps one of the most tiresome areas to navigate is the Capitalist economy of the planet Earth (in the Solar System). In an attempt to save … Continue reading →

Brisbane Free University invites you to a panel discussion focusing on women in media. With the approach of International Women’s Day, this event aims to celebrate women working in a variety of different media roles. It is also an opportunity to … Continue reading →

Brisbane Free University welcomes you to a discussion on the question of ethical investment and divestment.  Our speakers for the evening: Karen McLeod is a financial adviser that specialises in ethical investment. She helps socially-conscious investors to make ethical investment … Continue reading →

Brisbane Free University invites you to a panel discussion in anticipation of the G20 Summit that will be held in Brisbane in November this year. Potential topics for discussion include how Brisbane locals can report the G20 and other events … Continue reading →

Many thanks to everyone who attended our open meeting last Saturday.  We discussed some great feedback and ideas for the future.  For anyone who is interested, we’ve transcribed the audio recording of the meeting into written minutes, which can be … Continue reading →

The Brisbane Free University has now been running for a full and wonderful 12 months, and we are looking for your feedback!  If you have any comments, ideas, suggestions, questions, or if you would like to be involved with the … Continue reading →

Brisbane Free University invites you to a panel discussion on The Politics of Schooling, featuring four diverse voices from the Brisbane Community.  Each panellist will give a brief presentation, followed by time for general discussion. About the panellists: John McCollow is … Continue reading →