Byron Community College is thrilled to announcement their new series, ‘Conversations with Mark Swivel’. Mark is a well-known man-about-town owing to his dedication to community-building, activism and all the stellar work he does in raising awareness on important topics that affect us all.
He’s a lawyer (founder of Barefoot Law), an independent councillor on Byron Shire Council, a performer and a writer. He’s a bit of a bloody legend!
In this eight-week series, Mark will be joined each week by an equally special guest as they discuss important topics and hold open conversations on matters that impact us individually and as a community.
Kicking off the first week is filmmaker, storyteller and planet protector Damon Gameau – they’ll discuss how to respond to the emergencies we face in climate, inequality and governance.
The rest of the series will be featuring some true treasures in the shire.
Money Matters: Wednesday, 15 May.
Why economics is key to democracy – a light speed survey of economic theory and policy from Smith to Mazzucato, with Colleen Ryan.
Consent Withheld: Wednesday, 22 May.
The myths of sovereign citizenship – how the legal system really works in abstract theory and everyday practice, with David Heilpern.
Green Futures: Wednesday, 29 May. How will we live in 2099? – what policy, law and funding do we need for land use, energy and transport of the future, with Belinda Kinkead.
Freeing the Mind: Wednesday, 5 June.
How do the law, new therapies, and drug reform fit together – from the war on drugs to better wellbeing, with Micha Lerner.
The Yartz: Wednesday, 12 June.
Making art makes sense, makes money, makes us happy – how do we improve arts policy and the law for artists, with Lindy Lee.
Fair Go: Wednesday, 19 June.
Social Democracy and Housing – the role of government in housing through history and how the past can guide the future, with Brandon Saul and Tracey Mackie.
Too Soon?: Wednesday, 26 June.
The Contested History of Australia – colonisation, our constitution and catching up with our past, with Julianne Schultz and Belle Budden.
Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start and light refreshments will be available for purchase on the night.
Oh my, some people love nothing more than the sound of their own voices. All those topics are leftist gibberish that we’ve been hearing for decades.
Are there any original thinkers left in this cringe town?