• Charles Sturt’s Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (ACC&C) to host immigration debate in Canberra
• The panel will discuss how global conflicts and economic pressure affect Australian immigration from a legal, ethical and social perspective
• Tickets for the in-person event and livestream are free

The Charles Sturt University Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture will host a roundtable event on immigration, with a panel of experts to discuss the way forward for Australia from legal, ethical and social perspectives.

In recent months, the Australian immigration debate has taken a new turn with the confluence of global conflicts, economic pressure and local concerns seen in recent protests across the nation.

Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture Professor Peter Sherlock (pictured, right) said Australia’s vibrant culture and its world-leading social cohesion is at stake.

“This roundtable, ‘Australia’s Immigration Debate: Where Next?’, gives Australians the opportunity to engage in the debate respectfully and informed by leading experts,” he said.

“Participants will be challenged to listen carefully and to reimagine their own views in order to contribute to shaping our nation’s future.

“For, as important as what we think about immigration is how we engage in the conversation.”

Speakers at the event include:

• Dr Amy Erickson – St Mark’s National Theological Institute, Charles Sturt University
• Professor Daniel Ghezelbash – Director, Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, University of NSW
• Mr Alex Kaufman – Playfair Lawyer, Migration Institute of Australia
• Professor Clive Hamilton, AM – Professor of Public Ethics, Charles Sturt University
• Mr Farhan Rehman – Principal Lawyer, Rehman Sheriff Group

Wiradjuri man and Distinguished Professor at Charles Sturt University, Stan Grant Jnr (pictured, left) will facilitate the evening. Professor Grant Jnr is an internationally respected journalist, author and public intellectual. He brings decades of experience in global affairs, First Nations advocacy and public dialogue, and challenges all Australians to reimagine a better way to live together.

This event is supported by Charles Sturt University, the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Rehman Sheriff Group, the Migration Institute of Australia and the Salaam Institute Riverina.

The debate will be held on Monday 24 November from 5.30pm at The Chapel at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (15 Blackall Street, Barton, ACT). Those who cannot attend in person can watch via a livestream.

Tickets for the in-person event and livestream are free and can be booked through Humanitix.