UC EVENTS

John Hawkins, Michelle Grattan and John Halligan will be in conversation with Frank Bongiorno on their new edited book The First Albanese Government.  Governing in an age of disruption and division, 2022–2025.With a preface by Bill Shorten, and contributions from 37 leading experts, including Frank Bongiorno, Rae Cooper, Liz Allen, Daniel Flitton, Geoffrey Watson, Helen Dickinson and Stephen Duckett this book captures the major issues of the Albanese Government’s first term and looks towards their future years in governmentFrom the narrow election victory in 2022 to the commanding majority secured in 2025, Albanese Government’s first term is examined as it navigated economic turbulence and a shifting international landscape. What were the policy hits and misses? Chapters cover First Nations policy, the Voice Referendum, gender equity, the housing crisis, AUKUS, immigration policy, industrial relations, climate change and energy transition, childcare, education and much more.The First Albanese Government is the latest volume in the highly respected Australian Commonwealth Administration Series, which was established in 1984 and has covered every Australian government since the Hawke Government. It provides accessible accounts of the policies of the governments, and the political context in which they operated.John Hawkins is Head of the Canberra School of Government at the University of Canberra.Michelle Grattan AO is a professorial fellow at the University of Canberra and chief political correspondent for The Conversation.John Halligan is Emeritus Professor of Public Administration and Governance at the University of Canberra, Australia.Frank Bongiorno AM is Donald Horne Professor of History and Public Ideas at the University of Canberra.Books will be available for signing from 5.30pm and again after the event.

Family rivalries and familiar faces take centre stage when the UC Capitals face the Southside Melbourne Flyers in their second-last game of the regular season.Nyadiew Puoch goes head-to-head with her younger sister, while Sara Blicavs battles her former team in what promises to be an intense showdown.Tip-off is 7 pm.

The UC Capitals close out their regular season at home with a showdown against the Geelong Venom.It’s the last chance for fans to catch the Caps before the post-season starts as they fight hard to finish strong and build momentum heading into finals.Don’t miss the energy, the passion, and the hometown pride on display in this final home game!Tip off 3pm.

Get ready to dive deep into the messy world of public policy - it's all about embracing the chaos and finding beauty in complexity!We warmly invite you to a workshop organised by the University of Canberra’s Centre for Deliberative Democracy.The workshop seeks to preview and discuss the forthcoming book Life as Practice: Complexity, Entanglement, and Public Policy by Professor Hendrik Wagenaar (Adjunct, Centre for Deliberative Democracy, University of Canberra), and Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Solidarity (CeSCoS), University of Vienna, Austria?. We are delighted that Dr Severine van Bommel (Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland's School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability), with a life-long interest in social practices, has agreed to be the discussant.This workshop reframes policymaking as a set of lived practices and explores how complexity, material entanglement, and ethics shape the way policies are designed, implemented, and experienced.The workshop will be of particular interest to students and scholars of public policy, as well as policymakers, and practitioners seeking new ways of understanding and engaging with the messy realities of governance.Location & ProgrammeCentre for Deliberative Democracy, Building 11, Room 11B50, University Drive South, University of Canberra, ACT 2617, AustraliaTime: 10:00 – 14:00Please note, this is an in-person event.

Having just completed a triumphant 23-date European headline tour and supporting Paul Kelly across Australian arenas, multi-award winning artist Fanny Lumsden announces her national headline tour of Australia, taking place this coming February.Fanny Lumsden and her band The Prawn Stars will traverse the country in February 2026 with shows in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney before wrapping up in Canberra.Recognised for her DIY and trail blazing spirit shown by her regional Country Halls Tour where she has taken her joyous, energetic, and brilliant live show to over 300 halls across Australia, NZ , United Kingdom and Europe.Fanny’s recent shows in Europe included a triumphant 23-date headline tour, a sold-out Country Halls tour in Scotland, no less than 7 festivals plus a support slot with fellow Australian singer songwriter Paul Kelly. Presale starts Wednesday 10 Sept at 9:00 AM AEST. General Admission tickets on sale Friday 12 Sept at 9:00 AM AEST.