In a time of great uncertainty and controversial decision-making, the public’s right to know has never been more pronounced.
Griffith University’s A Better Future for All: In Conversation series with Kerry O’Brien, provides a critical platform for influential commentators, business leaders, scholars and authors to share their personal insights, knowledge and experience on an array of critical topics. At the heart of these conversations is a commitment to understanding the intersection of ideas and actions affecting our daily lives.
These dialogues aim to provide a much-needed forum for robust and unfettered discussion about where we are, and how we are responding to one of this century’s greatest challenges. Helmed by master broadcaster and journalist Kerry O’Brien, the series features intimate conversations with key thought-leaders, and people with a focus on solutions and engagement.
At stake is the challenge to answer confronting questions about how we are going to adjust, adapt and find solutions to a new, post-pandemic world.
Catch up on past events in the series by viewing the videos and transcripts or listening to the podcast
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.
Kerry O’Brien talks with acclaimed filmmaker and producer Rachel Perkins, in this instalment of Griffith University’s A Better Future for All series.
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.
This conversation sees Kerry O’Brien speak with acclaimed authors David Malouf, Melissa Lucashenko and Trent Dalton about Australia’s evolving storytelling culture.
In this conversation Kerry O’Brien speaks to one of Australia’s most prolific arts professionals Rachel Griffiths AM about her celebrated career.
