Why is it important to consider Australia's national identity when discussing matters related to national security?

What does a shared sense of national identity look like for Australia today? 

What are some of the frailties and risks that Australia faces when it comes to maintaining social cohesion? 

In this episode, Zoe McKenzie, Allegra Spender, Wesa Chau, Asmi Wood and Afeeya Akhand join Ian Kemish to discuss the importance of Australian values, national identity, and social cohesion in guiding Australia’s strategic priorities.

Zoe McKenzie MP is the Federal Member for Flinders 

Allegra Spender MP is the Federal Member for Wentworth 

Wesa Chau is the Director of Public Policy at the Multicultural Leadership Initiative 

Professor Asmi Wood is a Professor at the ANU College of Law and Sub-Dean (Indigenous) 

Afeeya Akhand is a Youth Council Member at the ANU National Security College (NSC). 

Ian Kemish AM is a Distinguished Advisor at NSC.  

Show notes: 

• Keynote address by the Hon Tim Watts MP 
• Keynote address by the Hon Andrew Hastie MP 
• PJCIS - Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security  
• A Rightful Place by Noel Pearson | Symbolic indigenous recognition for all of us 

Note: This episode was recorded during the NSC’s ‘Securing our Future’ conference on 10 April 2024. 

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