About

Forum Australia (Aussie Forum Inc.) is a non-political organisation. It works without any discrimination as to religion, race or nationality.

History

Forum Australia (Aussie Forum Inc) was established in 2005. It is a Canberra based registered organisation, which periodically holds open forums and debates on issues that concern all Australians. The organisation believes in “Having your say”, with a view to help improve in decision making at a National level.

Aims

Develop awareness of the current issues in Australia

Promote respect for social, cultural and religious diversity

Promote freedom of expression

Facilitate understanding between Australians

Work towards the introduction, development and strengthening of democratic systems and values

Conduct research and develop material in any form such as written, audio or visual, to provide information of the current or emerging issues to all Australians

Work towards a tolerant and unprejudiced multicultural Australian society

Partake in ACT and National activities

Collaborate with other organisations that have similar aims

Speakers and Masters of Ceremonies

Forum Australia (Aussie Forum Inc) is attended by a large variety of distinguished speakers and Masters of Ceremonies.

Previous Speakers & MCs

Lish Fejer, Presenter, ABC Radio, Canberra
Barnie van Wyk, CEO, St Vincent DePaul Society ACT/ Goulburn
Senator David Smith, Federal Senator for the Australian Capital Territory (Labor)
Adj Prof Kylie Ward, CEO, Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
Nic Manikis, Former Senior Executive ACT Government
President, Fair Canberra
Harry Oppermann, Active member of the Canberra interfaith community, Former Deputy Chair, Canberra Multicultural Community Forum (CMCF)
Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM, MP, Member for Eden-Monaro, New South Wales
Helen Wachirs, President and Human Rights Commissioner, ACT Human Rights Commission
Brice Hamack, President, The Islamophobia Register of Australia
Violet Sheridan, Ngunnawal Elder
Jolene Laverty, Media Professional
Rachel Stephen-Smith, ACT Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Julie Tongs, CEO, Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service
Jack Waterford, Former Editor-at-Large, Canberra Times
Joshua Gilbert, Senior Consultant, Indigenous Consulting, PwC
Jessa Rogers, Assistant Professor in Education, University of Canberra
Veronica Wensing, ACT Greens
The Ven. Dr Wayne Brighton, Public Issues Commission, Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn
Asmi Wood, Senior Lecturer, ANU College of Law
Chris Steel, Member for Murrumbidgee, ACT Legislative Assembly
Siobhan Heanue, Reporter, Presenter, ABC Television, Radio and Online
Martin Fisk, CEO, Menslink Canberra
David Matthews, Interim Coordinator-General for Family Safety, Justice and Community Safety Directorate, ACT Government
Mary Pekin, CEO, Relationships Australia Inc.
Dr Tahmina Rashid, Associate Professor International Studies,
Faculty of Arts & Design, University of Canberra
Amne Alrifai, Community Worker, Blogger at Unveiled Thought, Human Rights Supporter
Dr Helen Watchirs, President and Human Rights Commissioner, ACT Human Rights Commission
Yvette Berry MLA, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Youth Affairs, ACT Labor Party
Giulia Jones MLA, Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Shadow Minister for Mental Health, ACT Liberal Party
Veronica Wensing, Candidate for Yerrabi, ACT Greens
Kathryn Elliott, Director, Health Program and Performance Section, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Emily Wilson, International Policy Manager, Australian Red Cross, ACT
Professor William Maley, The Asia Pacific College of Diplomacy, Australian National University
Sam Zappia, Manager, Country Programs Team, Care Australia, ACT
Elliott Dunn, ABC 666 Radio – Master of Ceremonies
Kanti Jinna, Advisor, Canberra Multicultural Community Forum
Samreen Syed, Law Student, Australian National University
Andrea Ho, 666 ABC Radio & Online Manager, ACT, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Jeevan Nadanakumar, Student, Australian National University, Member volunteer youth broadcaster, FM91.1 Community Radio
Rolf Bachmann, CYSFP Case Management Team Leader, Southside Community Services
Professor John Powers – ANU
Mary Pekin – CEO, Relationships Australia, ACT and Region
Dr John Martin – Psychologist
Her Excellency Rima Alaadeen, Ambassador, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Reverend Nikolai Blaskow,
Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn
Diana Abdel-Rahman, President Australian Muslim Voice and
Chair, Canberra Multicultural Community Forum
Dean Sahu Khan,
Chair, Canberra Interfaith Forum
Message from Harry Oppermann, Jewish Representative, Canberra Interfaith Forum
Kanti Jinna – Hindu Representative
Amne Alrifai – Muslim Youth Representative
John Grimes, CEO, Australian Solar Council
Dr Igor Skryabin, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Australian National University
Julian Fitzgerald, Journalist, Claireville Press, ACT
Andrea Ho, Master of Ceremony, ABC 666 Canberra
Professor John Wanna, Australian Politics and Public Policy, Sir John Bunting Chair of Public Administration, Australia and New Zealand School of Government, Australian National University
Professor Jenny Stewart, Professor of Public Policy, Australian Defence Force Academy
Ms Rachelle Towart , CEO, Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre, Canberra
Ms Laura Taylor, Gender Advisor, CARE Australia
Miss Emma Deegan , The young voice of a student at the Australian National University
Ms Lauren Renshaw, Researcher, Australian Institute of Criminology, Canberra
His Excellency Mr Nasir Ahmad Andisha, Ambassador for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
His Excellency Abdul Malik Abdullah, High Commissioner for Pakistan
Nicholas Stuart, columnist with The Canberra Times
Professor William Maley, Foundation Director, Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy
Andrew Leigh, Federal Member for Fraser, ALP
Gary Humphries, Liberal Senator for the ACT
Shane Rattenbury, Member ACT Legislative Assembly, Greens
John Passant, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Canberra
Jack Waterford, Editor-at-Large, Canberra Times
George Tomlins, Dept of Land and Property Services, ACT
Amanda Bresnan, MLA, ACT Greens
Peter Sandeman, CEO, Anglicare
John Miller, Executive Director, Master Builders Association, ACT
Shayleen Barlow, HR Manager, Goodwin Aged Care
Senator Gary Humphries (Liberal)
Ms Kerry Tucker (Greens)
Dr Deb Foskey (Greens)
Mr Bob McMullan (Labor)
Prof Ian Chubb (Vice Chancellor, Australian National University (ANU))
Prof Stephen Parker (Vice Chancellor, University of Canberra)
Prof John Warhurst (ANU), President, ACT Republican Movement
Prof Aiden Byrne (ANU),
Ms Karen Middleton (SBS TV)
Ms Virginia Haussegger (Writer, Journalist, ABC TV)
Cardinal George Pell (Catholic Archbishop, Sydney)
Ms Mary Porter (MLA ACT Legislative Assembly)
Bishop Francis (Former Archbishop of ACT and Golburn)
Dr Colin Adrian (CEO Canberra Institute of Technology)
Dr Mandy Scott (University of Canberra)
Prof Swee Hin Toh ( Griffith University)
Mr Simon Grose (Canberra Times)
Prof William Maley (ANU)
Dr Christopher Snedden (Deakin University)
Rabbi John Levi (Melbourne University)
Dr Hussein Mughaddam (ANU)
Hon Jalil Jilani (Ex High Commissioner for Pakistan in Australia)
Mr Bruce Sinclair (Humanist, Canberra)
Mr Zed Seselja (ACT Liberal Party – MLA, Leader of the Opposition)
Ms Meredith Hunter (MLA,ACT Greens)
Mr Jack Waterford (Canberra Times)
Mr Neil Savery (ACT Housing)
Prof Terry Hull (ANU)
Mr Alan Fitzgerald (President, Australian Constitutional Monarchy, ACT)
Dr Julia Newton (CEO Care Australia)
Mr Ahmed Yusuf (Former President, Canberra Islamic Centre)
Ms Kerry Tucker (ACT Greens)
Dr Muhammad Yamin (Canberra University)

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