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Click on the program cover image to download a PDF version of the 2023 program.
An online version of the program is also available below.
Please note: Craig Macpherson is listed in the program but was not able to take part on the day. His speaking slot was filled by Anna Halafoff and his panel slot by Steph Lentz.
Program of events | |
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8:30am – 9:00am | Arrival and registration |
9:00am – 10:45am | Welcome (Maxine Sharkey, NSW Teachers Federation) Acknowledgement of Country (Nancy Penfold, NSW Teachers Federation) Session introduction (Jane Caro) Speaker session: A vision for a truly secular Australia – Michael Kirby – David Shoebridge – Fiona Patten – Luke Beck Panel discussion / Audience Q&A (moderator: Jane Caro) |
10:45am – 11:05am | Morning tea (included) |
11:05am – 12:25pm | Session introduction (Jane Caro) Speaker session: A vision for a truly secular Australia – Van Badham – Leslie Cannold – Chrys Stevenson Panel discussion / Audience Q&A (moderator: Jane Caro) |
12:25pm – 1:15pm | Lunch (included) |
1:15pm – 2:35pm | Session introduction (Jane Caro) Speaker session: Campaigning for change – Education – Alison Courtice – Anna Halafoff – Ron Williams Panel discussion / Audience Q&A (moderator: Jane Caro) – Alison Courtice – Ron Williams – Stephanie Lentz – Maurie Mulheron – Anna Halafoff |
2:35pm – 2:50pm | Afternoon tea (included) |
2:50pm – 4:05pm | Session introduction (Jane Caro) Speaker sessions: Campaigning for change – Chris Schacht – Collin Acton – Victor Franco Panel discussion / Audience Q&A (moderator: Meredith Doig) – Chris Schacht – Collin Acton – Victor Franco – Abigail Boyd – Penny Hackett |
4:05pm – 4:10pm | Wrap-up and end of conference day |
4:30pm – 6:00pm | Workshop (by invitation only) Pro-secular groups networking session. |