29 November

Dr Rebecca Huntley gives the 2006 National Republican Lecture in Canberra. Her talk: “Trust Matters: Politics, Trust and the Republican Cause” discusses the reasons why young people are not interested in the Republic and their apathy about politics in general. Her suggestion is to focus on local politics engaging community and non-government organisations such as church and school groups, environmental and sporting organisations. She concludes by saying that the direct election model is undoubtedly a better fit for a generation enthusiastic about direct democracy. Read Rebecca’s talk here