Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century Join us for a compelling discussion with George Megalogenis as he unpacks Three Shocks: Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century. In conversation with journalist Tory Shepherd, George will explore how the federal elections of 2022 and 2025 were an overdue wake-up call to three shocks that have reshaped our national identity:

For the first time since federation, we have a population that’s majority migrants and their children. Professional women are now the largest segment of the workforce, replacing blue-collar men. On the world stage, both our allies and our key trade partners have proven unreliable. In an era defined by uncertainty and possibility, what do these shocks mean for our political landscape? Which forces are driving change, and how are political leaders responding? George sheds light on the strategies, debates and decisions that will shape the nation’s future.

Imprints Booksellers will be selling copies of Three Shocks: Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century in the Auditorium foyer on the night of the event.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Practical ASRS Climate Disclosure for SA Businesses

South Australian businesses are entering a new era of mandatory climate-related financial disclosure under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS). For Group 2 entities — those with 250+ employees, $500M+ in assets, or $200M+ in revenue — obligations begin from 1 July 2026. For Group 3 entities, the clock starts ticking from 1 July 2027.

But compliance alone isn’t the goal. The businesses that thrive will be those that use climate disclosure as a strategic lever — to attract capital, manage risk, strengthen supply chain relationships, and build long-term resilience.

Join 2XE and Cowell Clarke for a practical, no-jargon session designed for South Australian business leaders, finance professionals, and sustainability managers navigating ASRS climate disclosure. Whether you’re in Group 1 preparing for Year 2 reporting, Group 2 (reporting from 1 July 2026) or preparing for Group 3 obligations, this event will equip you with the knowledge to not just comply — but to use climate disclosure as a genuine business advantage. Expect real-world frameworks, legal context, and actionable strategies you can take back to your organisation the same day.

Please RSVP by Thursday 16 July 2026.

Join us in celebrating Mother’s Day and Compost Awareness Week!

Listen to inspiring conversations with the Eco Discussion Group and get creative in art for your mum/mum figure. We’re also hosting the Semaphore Compost Network group who will share their work and have Worm Farms as giveaway.

10:00 AM – Morning Tea and Produce Share 10:00–11:00 AM – Eco Discussion Group topic: Why healthy eating may be the best way to reduce food waste 11:00 AM–12:30 PM – Compost Talk with Semaphore Compost Network  11:30 AM–1:30 PM – Create unique bouquets with handmade flowers and hearts for your mum

We’d love to see you!

The Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide with additional support from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust.

Attendee information may be used for follow up evaluation, in order to assess the longer term impacts of our events.

Marni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthi It is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country.

One Nation is dominating the narrative right now – and it’s not because Pauline Hanson is suddenly more persuasive.

The hoarding of wealth and resources by the few has caused an economic crisis for the many, and the political mainstream are failing to put forward an ambitious solution people can get behind. When we fail to articulate a believable path out of a crisis, or worse stay silent for fear of getting it wrong, a vacuum appears. Enter One Nation who have filled it and, as a result, are dominating the mainstream media with divisive messages targeting people based on their race and gender, pitting communities against each other for political gain.

While the conversation is centred around Pauline Hanson’s sudden ascension to being preferred Prime Minister, social proofing for One Nation continues to climb, we continue to cede ground, and communities of colour and immigrants are rightly feeling abandoned.

Here’s what we know:

People are angry and outraged about the economic crisis, and billionaires have succeeded in scapegoating marginalised communities (including immigrants, trans people, and working class communities). Globally, anti-immigration parties are gaining in traction as a result.

Newer One Nation supporters are generally doing it tough and are looking for a way to protest and challenge the ‘political elite’ (aka major parties – and even civil society organisations), who they feel have failed them. They don’t always support One Nation policies, but are looking for alternatives that aren’t elitist. As a result, attacking Pauline Hanson in fact moves persuadables away from our messages of fairness and justice.

The solutions to improve the lives of everyday people are our solutions – real wage rises, tackling housing inequality, stemming corporate greed, ensuring access to public health and education – yet this is the opposite of the current conversation. Put simply: our messages aren’t cutting through.

We’ve invited Anat Shenker-Osorio to host a snap briefing to share frank advice on how we turn this around. Anat has spent years figuring out how progressive movements break out of this stagnation; build solidarity across race, class and genders; and give people a vision to get excited about. The briefing will include a presentation plus Q&A with Anat.

Join us for Conversations Training on Saturday July 18 at 3pm to learn how to have conversations about tackling the rise of far-right.

You may have seen the latest polling showing growing support for Pauline Hanson and One Nation, including a recent poll that placed Hanson ahead as preferred Prime Minister.

We know One Nation uses racism to fuel division in our communities, while doing nothing for everyday people. Hanson consistently votes against improving workers’ rights, raising the rate of job seeker and making housing more affordable. Many of us are worried about what their growing support could mean for First Nations justice, workers’ rights, multicultural communities and the future of this country.

But how should we respond when someone we know shares the kind of divisive talking points we hear from the likes of One Nation? Want to learn to have values based conversations? Join us!