In a time of great uncertainty and controversial decision-making, the public’s right to know has never been more pronounced.
Helmed by master interviewer Kerry O’Brien, Griffith’s signature in conversation series brings together exceptional thinkers and leaders from diverse fields to address some of the biggest challenges facing the world today. At the heart of these conversations is a commitment to understanding the intersection of ideas and actions affecting our daily lives.
Established in 2020, speakers in the series have included Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Australian of the Year Grace Tame, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, ACTU President Sally McManus, former US Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich, and Australian filmmaker and Indigenous activist Rachel Perkins.
Catch up on past events in the series by viewing the recordings or listening to the podcast.
In this instalment of Griffith University’s conversation series, A Better Future for All, distinguished journalist and author Kerry O’Brien talks with Professor Kristy Muir, CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, about the role of philanthropy in realising important social outcomes.
Join Senator Penny Wong as she reflects on her first remarkable year in the job with journalist and author Kerry O’Brien in this instalment of Griffith University’s conversation series, A Better Future for All
Queensland Opposition leader David Crisafulli and veteran journalist Kerry O’Brien discuss the vision he has for the future of Queensland as he leads his “centre-right” political party towards election in October 2024.
The latest instalment of Griffith University’s Better Future for All series sees journalist Kerry O’Brien exploring the future and impact of AI with leading global thinker Professor Toby Walsh.
Welcome to the livestream of A Better Future For All, Youth in crisis: Building resilience | Kerry O’Brien in conversation with Hugh van Cuylenburg and Professor Patrick McGorry AO.
Kerry O’Brien talks with two outstanding leaders in the field of mental health education and treatment: Hugh van Cuylenburg and Professor Patrick McGorry AO, in the November instalment of Griffith University’s A Better Future for All series.
In the November instalment of Griffith University’s A Better Future for All series, Kerry O’Brien talks with the award-winning investigative journalist and podcaster Hedley Thomas.
Kerry O’Brien in conversation with one of Australia’s most well-respected journalists Leigh Sales AM. With 27 years at the helm of the ABC’s 7:30 between them, the pair discusses life at the pinnacle of daily television affairs.
The July instalment of A Better Future for All turned its attention to global affairs with this In Conversation with Dr Michael Fullilove AM.
The April instalment of A Better Future for All saw Kerry O’Brien host celebrated women in sport Emma McKeon AM and Kathryn Harby-Williams AM.
Watch the livestream of the May instalment of A Better Future for All with Kerry O’Brien in conversation with playwright David Williamson AO.
Kerry O’Brien speaks with ballet power couple Li Cunxin AO and Mary Li to reveal the intertwined tales of this remarkable pair.
