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Mon, 13 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct 2025

Succeeding on the frontline: executive development for middle managers (EL1 and equivalent)

Middle managers are on the frontline of policymaking and are often called upon to navigate the complexities of national security policy—a growing challenge in an accelerating world of change.
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Jason Goodman
Mon, 3 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov 2025

Leading through disruption: executive development for senior executives (SES1 and equivalent)

This immersive four-week program provides current and emerging senior leaders with a contemporary perspective on national security and the intersection between domestic and international issues.
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The domestic security grey zone: navigating the space between foreign influence and foreign interference
Katherine Mansted analyses Australia's response to foreign influence and foreign interference.
  • Australian security
  • foreign influence
  • Foreign Interference
  • Intelligence
  • National Intelligence Community
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The changing value of Antarctica to Australia’s security policy
Isabelle Bond and Dr James Mortensen argue that Antarctic climate science can enhance Australia's security and intelligence, beyond just military and diplomatic goals.
  • Antarctica
  • Australian security
  • Diplomacy
  • Climate Change
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Stopping the spread: conspiracy theory and security practice
James Mortensen and Andrew Gibson address psychological concepts such as fear and anxiety and how this drives conspiracy thinking.
  • conspiracy
  • public fear
  • risk
  • Australian security
Australian Parliament House
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Improving national security governance: options for strengthening cabinet control and parliamentary oversight
William Stoltz proposes reforms to Australia's national security institutions.
  • Legislative reform
  • National Intelligence Community
  • Australian security
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Mental health, messaging and security in times of crisis
Dr James Mortensen and Andrew Gibson consider the effects of wider mental health issues on possible crisis responses actioned by the Australian government.
  • mental health
  • conspiracy
  • psychology
  • crisis
  • Australian security
  • Government messaging
The National Security Podcast
22 Aug 2024
The National Security Podcast

Going for gold: sport, statecraft, and security

In this episode, Bianca Birdsall and Stuart Murray join David Andrews to discuss the role of sport as it relates to Australia’s national security – in diplomacy, foreign policy, and as a vector for insecurity, violence, crime, and societal unrest.

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The National Security Podcast
01 Aug 2024
The National Security Podcast

Alliances and security agreements in Europe and the Indo-Pacific

In this episode, Alexander Lanoszka and Susannah Patton join David Andrews to discuss the evolving role of alliances and security partnerships on the global stage.

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