Saturday 7 June, Main Hall, 6pm

In Conversation | MARCIA LANGTON with SETH JORDAN

Professor Langton has dedicated her distinguished career to tirelessly advocating for the rights and recognition of Indigenous Australians. Her groundbreaking work has had a profound and lasting impact on shaping First Nations conversations across the nation, fostering greater understanding and awareness. Professor Langton has played a crucial and instrumental role in the ongoing efforts working to secure meaningful constitutional recognition for the oldest continuous living culture on earth, so join Seth Jordan for a unique opportunity to hear from a leading voice on Indigenous affairs and gain a deeper appreciation for her vital contributions.

Sunday 8 June, Studio, 12pm

In Conversation | AUNTY BEA BALLANGARRY with ARLIE ALIZZI

Arlie Alizzi sits down with the remarkable and widely respected Gumbaynggirr Elder Aunty Bea Ballangarry in an exploration of her extraordinary life and writing. Share in heartfelt stories that illuminate the strength of community, the richness of culture and the ongoing pursuit of justice. This session will offer profound intergenerational wisdom as Aunty Bea reveals her insights on celebrating the vital importance of our connection to Country, the land that sustains us, and the deep bonds we share with one another.

Sun 8 June, Studio, 3pm

The Bark Petitions | CLARE WRIGHT, SHIREEN MORRIS

Join award-winning historian Clare Wright in conversation with Shireen Morris for a fascinating discussion of Naku Dharuk: The Bark Petitions. The third and final volume in Clare’s Democracy trilogy, it explores the 1963 Yirrkala Bark Petitions – text that was delivered to Parliament by the Yolŋu people, which ultimately became the very first time that Indigenous relationships to Country were recognised by the Australian government.

Clare and Shireen discuss the profound significance of these documents – a powerful assertion of sovereignty and a foundational moment in the Australian Indigenous land rights movement. This promises to be a truly powerful and illuminating discussion, exploring this historic intersection of art, law, and resistance, revealing a vital chapter in national history.

Sunday 8 June, Studio, 4.30pm

Slavery in Australia | SANTILLA CHINGAIPE

Prepare to have your understanding of Australian history challenged. In this session, Santilla Chingaipe will explore her groundbreaking work, Black Convicts, which has just been short-listed for the 2025 Stella Prize. This vital conversation will unearth the long-erased stories of individuals transported and enslaved within Australia, shedding light on the nation’s often-hidden connections to the history of slavery. Gain a deeper and more accurate understanding of this significant aspect of our shared history.

Sunday 8 June, Main Hall, 4.30pm

Women Are Write | DEBRA OSWALD, JANE CARO, NIKKI GEMMELL, ERNA WALRAVEN

Expect fierce honesty, sharp wit and profound insights as these extraordinary literary figures tackle the crucial issues of power, identity and the future of equality. Debra Oswald, Jane Caro, Nikki Gemmell and Erna Walraven will navigate the personal and political, offering their perspectives on how we can collectively shape a more equitable world. This promises to be a thought-provoking session on contemporary feminism.