On the 16th of February a number of leading NGOs and AusAID hosted a panel discussion at the Sidney Myer Asia Centre. The panellists included Peter Singer, Bob McMullan MP, Tim Costello, Robyn Archer, John Roskam and Claire Slatter who discussed what role Australian aid should play and how much Australians ought to give. The event was overflowing with over 900 attendees.
One Just World in conjunction with the International Women’s Development Agency are hosting their next event on March 10- How Women Can Change The World (and how men can help) at the BMW Edge, Federation Square 6:00pm onwards. The cost is FREE and the information invaluable. Check out www.onejustworld.com.au for further information.
World Vision’s ‘One Just World‘ campaign has organised a debate/seminar around the question of “What responsibilities do Australians owe the global poor?”
When: Tuesday 16th of February at 6:00 PM
Where: The Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, The University of Melbourne (The modern building in front of the tram terminus on Swanston Street) (View Map)
The panel has a number of well known names and includes:
- Peter Singer – Ira W De Camp Professor of Bioethics at the Centre for Human Values, Princeton University; Laureate Professor, University of Melbourne; author of The Life You Can Save
- Tim Costello – CEO, World Vision Australia
- Robyn Archer (moderator) – leading singer, writer, artistic director and public advocate for the arts
- Hon Bob McMullan MP – Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance
- Claire Slatter – Development Specialist and Senior Lecturer in Social Science, Fiji National University
- John Roskam – Executive Director, Insitute for Public Affairs
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