Barrie Cassidy: An Election Special

RMIT Adjunct Professor and political journalist veteran Barrie Cassidy will lead a panel of distinguished political experts and commentators to discuss the upcoming Federal election.

As Australia approaches a federal election, critical questions dominate the national agenda: How can the cost-of-living and housing affordability crises be addressed? What actions will our leaders take to tackle climate change? What is Australia's role in a world beset by armed conflict and rising populism? 

Join RMIT Adjunct Professor Barrie Cassidy, acclaimed political journalist and former host of ABC's Insiders, as he leads a panel of commentators and experts in a compelling discussion of these pressing issues. The conversation will delve into the prospects of a hung parliament, the implications of a minority government and the evolving political landscape shaped by economic, environmental and global challenges. 

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from Cassidy and the panel before the nation heads to the polls. 

Presented by RMIT Culture in partnership with The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas.

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The Capitol Theatre Orchestra plus My Fair Lady (1964)

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Join us at The Capitol for an unforgettable afternoon of live music by The Capitol Theatre Orchestra and a screening of Audrey Hepburn's My Fair Lady (1964).

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White Rock: Ocean Research Climate Action (ORCA) Launch

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 17 Jul 2025
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Join us for the launch of Ocean Research Climate Action (ORCA)—a bold new network led by RMIT’s Professor Wendy Steele, Professor Kit Wise, Dr Rebecca Olive, and Dr Fiona Hillary—reimagining our relationship with the ocean to drive climate action.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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