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Policy fit for the future: the Australian Government Futures primer
This primer, co-authored by the NSC Futures Hub team, provides an overview of Futures methodologies and their practical application to policy development and advice.
  • futures analysis
  • Government
  • Policymaking
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Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb 2026

How Canberra works: the national security ecosystem

This program introduces participants to Australia’s national security eco-system including the processes, practices and challenges that shape the ‘how’ of national security policy and d
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Mon, 24 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug 2026

How Canberra works: the national security ecosystem

This program explores national security frameworks, architecture, decision making and oversight – the 'how' of national security policy and decision making.
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Wamburun Hall at the Australian National University.
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Accord report on future disruptions for Australian universities
This report investigates disruptive influences on Australia's higher education system over the next 10−20 years and what those disruptions mean for the Accord and the future of higher education.
  • futures analysis
  • universities
  • Government
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Navigating uncertainty: The future of futures analysis in the Australian Public Service
Lachlan Wilson, Ryan Young and Anastasia Kapetas explore the increasing value Futures Analysis can offer the Australian Public Service.
  • futures analysis
  • Australian Public Service
  • Government
The National Security Podcast
14 Nov 2024
The National Security Podcast

George Brandis on how politics and national security intersect

In this episode, George Brandis – Australia's former Attorney-General and High Commissioner to the United kingdom – joins David Andrews to discuss the politics of national security policymaking.

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The National Security Podcast
21 Nov 2024
The National Security Podcast

Trust and leadership in intelligence and national security: Women in National Security

This episode is a panel discussion, hosted by Meg Tapia at the 2024 Women in National Security LIVE, features Kerri Hartland, Heather Smith, and Heather Cook. They explore leadership in a complex strategic environment, being a 'first,' and the importance of relationships in national security.

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Data-driven technology and national security: enhancing government collaboration with the private sector
Alasdair Gordon suggests that Australia's intelligence and security community should deepen their partnership with the private sector.
  • Government
  • private sector
  • data
  • collaboration
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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How the government can engage youth on AUKUS
Gabriella Chippeck | The Strategist

Who holds a hose? Climate change as a national security risk in Australian federalism
Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper | The Interpreter

Australia’s national security community needs to become more culturally diverse
Aletana Ajulo and Afeeya Akhand | The Strategist

Technical challenges in Australia’s under-16s social-media ban
Meg Tapia | The Strategist