The Hon Clare O'Neil MP
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Speech: Clare O’Neil on the challenges to our democracy
A speech delivered by the Hon Clare O’Neil MP at the NSC on 25 June 2024.
  • Democracy and elections
  • social cohesion
  • Social media
  • National security
Professor Rory Medcalf with Professor Rebekah Brown, the Hon Clare O'Neil MP, Professor Genevieve Bell 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 future of democracy and elections with Clare O'Neil and Tom Rogers
Minister O'Neil proposes two crucial factors at the heart of Australian democracy.
  • Democracy and elections
  • National security
  • Social media
Professor Rory Medcalf with Professor Rebekah Brown, the Hon Clare O'Neil MP, Professor Genevieve Bell 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
Tue, 25 Jun 2024

The future of elections: integrity and trust in a changing environment

On 25 June 2024, NSC – in partnership with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) and the International IDEA – hosted a public conversation to explore the future of elections in Australia.
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The National Security Podcast
24 Oct 2024
The National Security Podcast

Beyond the ballot: misinformation, trust and truth in elections

In this episode, Tom Rogers and Vijay Rangarajan join Rory Medcalf to discuss congruent and colliding features of the Australian and British electoral systems: the role of losers' consent, the electoral commissions’ absolute independence, trust in democratic institutions, and influence of foreign interference come election time.

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Tue, 26 Mar - Wed, 27 Mar 2024

Crisis, risk and resilience

Over two days participants will be joined by leading experts to delve into the multifaceted intersection of crisis, risk and resilience.
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Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Canberra has no excuses for failing to prepare for Trump 2.0
Jennifer Jackett co-authors this article on how the Albanese government needs to be prepared for Trump's potential re-election.
  • United States
  • Trump
  • Democracy and elections
  • AUKUS
  • Alliances
The National Security Podcast
04 Jul 2024
The National Security Podcast

The future of Australian elections and Australian democracy

In this episode, Tom Rogers and Clare O’Neil discuss the importance of, and challenges facing, elections and democracy. With framing introductions from Rory Medcalf and Genevieve Bell.

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Democracy in Crisis?
George Brandis interview | ABC News