Democracy Done Differently

Democracy in Tasmania needs a shakeup. In this public event, a panel of experts and commentators explored how we might do democracy differently. The panel put forward fresh ideas for building faith in government and thought critically about how we might innovate and improve democratic processes, ensuring they reflect Tasmanian values and needs.

This event was presented by the University of Tasmania's Island of Ideas series and was brought to you in partnership by the University of Tasmania's Policy Exchange and the Electoral Regulation Research Network

View the seminar recording

Expert Panel:

  • Lara Giddings AO, former Premier of Tasmania and CEO of the Australian Medical Association Tasmania
  • Saul Eslake, independent economist, and Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow, University of Tasmania
  • Dr Charlie Burton, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Director Policy & Advocacy, The Tasmanian Council of Social Service
  • Erin Cooper-Douglas, Deputy Politics and Society Editor, The Conversation Australia
  • Dr Robert Hortle, Deputy Director, Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania and Electoral Regulation Research Network Conventor for Tasmania