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IQ² live debates - past events

2010 series - Melbourne

Below are past events from the 2020 IQ² series in Melbourne.

You can also visit the future events page to see what's coming up. Details of debates from the 2008 series are also available, including recordings of each debate.

Australia should embrace nuclear power

4 March 2010 - Melbourne

A nuclear power station.

In the wake of grave scientific warnings about the role of carbon emissions in climate change, prominent environmentalists like James Lovelock have called for the world to employ nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels. Yet, Lovelock’s call has divided the environmental movement – and sections of the wider community.

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Australia has not escaped its racist past

A pair of thongs with an Australian flag design sitting on the beach.

15 June 2010 - Melbourne

Australia's history is littered with incidents of prejudice and discrimination based on gender, religion and race. Yet, this same history also includes stunning advances in social equity - not least in the creation of a vibrant, multicultural society.

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2009 series

View details of the events from the 2009 series of debates.

2008 series

View details of the events from the 2008 series of debates.