Centre for Public Policy Inaugural Hamer Oration in Good Government

Monday 1st October, 6:00pm for 6:30pm

@ the Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Cnr Swanston Street and Monash Road, University of Melbourne

'Relaxed and comfortable' or diminished and disengaged?

with Dr Hugh Mackay

Hugh Mackay is a psychologist, social researcher and writer who has made a lifelong study of the attitudes and behaviour of Australians. He is the author of eleven books, including four bestsellers in the field of social analysis, and four novels. His latest book, Advance Australia…Where? was published in August.

In recognition of his pioneering work in social research, Hugh has been awarded honorary doctorates by Charles Sturt, Macquarie and NSW universities. He is a fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and received the University of Sydney’s 2004 Alumni Award for community service. A former deputy chairman of the Australia Council and former chairman of trustees of Sydney Grammar School, he writes a weekly column for the Sun-Herald and the West Australian, and occasionally for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. He is also a frequent broadcaster on ABC radio.

RSVP to Dr Lauren Rosewarne lrose@unimelb.edu.au / 03 8344 9482