On 25 June 2024, the ANU National Security College (NSC) – in partnership with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) and the International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) – hosted a public conversation to explore the future of elections in Australia, and democracy more broadly.
The future of democracy and elections with Clare O'Neil and Tom Rogers
Professor Rory Medcalf with Professor Rebekah Brown, the Hon Clare O'Neil MP, Professor Genevieve Bell and Tom Rogers. Image: ANU Media
The Hon Clare O'Neil MP, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security, delivered a keynote address highlighting some of the challenges facing Australian democracy, following opening remarks from Australian Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers.
The subsequent panel discussion focused on the future of elections and how public trust in the integrity of our electoral systems can be strengthened. It was chaired by Ms Therese Pearce Laanela, Head of Electoral Processes, International IDEA and featured the following esteemed experts:
Mr Jeff Pope APM
Deputy Electoral Commissioner, AEC
Dr Subho Banerjee
Deputy Commissioner, Australian Public Service Commission
Ms Katherine Mansted
Senior Fellow in the Practice of National Security, NSC
Mr Justin Bassi
Executive Director, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
A special thanks to the speakers and all involved.
This public event formed part of the Canberra Conference on Electoral Integrity, an initiative of the Australian Electoral Commission, delivered in partnership with NSC and International IDEA.
