17 February 2011: “Known Knowns: A Basket of Summer Fruit”, Bishop George Browning
The Lord said to Amos: “What do you see? And I said: A basket of summer fruit.” Amos 8:2
- Copy of Bishop Browning’s address
- Copy of Rev Dundon’s outline of his introduction to the 2011 theme
- Audio recordings:
- Welcome and Introduction: Heather McLaren of Colin Dundon
- Colin Dundon series introduction and introduction of George Browning
- Speech: Bishop George Browning
- Short reflection: Colin Dundon
- Question 1: Happiness index or GDP?
- Question 2: Translate moral, ethical, theological understandings to address Climate Change
- Question 3: Raise the climate change question with Cardinal George Pell
- Question 4: How can change be effected nationally?
- Question 5: A new paradigm for climate change
- Question 6: An economical system without economic growth
- Question 7: Learning from interfaith dialog
- Question 8: What is the future direction of the Church
- Question 9: Technology and population
- Question 10: Community awareness and Government Action – a comment
- Vote of thanks: Heather McLaren
11 June 2011: Australian Religious Perspectives on Climate Change, Bishop George Browning
A multi-faith delegation came to Canberra in early June 2011 to lobby federal politicians on behalf of the many people of faith who believe urgent action is needed to curb climate change. As part of the Canberra visit, a public forum entitled “Australian Religious Perspectives on Climate Change” was also held on 11th June. Bishop George Browning, former Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra-Goulburn, presented a paper offering a religious perspective on climate change and the policy responses needed. Responses to the paper were presented by Mark Dreyfus (Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change), Greg Hunt (Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water) and Dr Janette Lindesay (Associate Professor at the Australian National University and climate scientist).
24 March 2011: “Nuclear Power – Bequeathing yet more problems to future generations?”, Dr Sue Wareham
- Copy of Dr Wareham’s speech
- Audio recordings:
- Welcome and Introduction: Heather McLaren
- Introduction of Sue Wareham: Erica Mathieson
- Address: Sue Wareham
- Questions and answers
- Vote of thanks: Heather McLaren
- Further information
12 May 2011: “Populating the future – Hurtling towards a precipice, hoping for a miracle? Controlling our population – a moral obligation”, Geoff Buckmaster, Mark O’Connor
- Audio recordings:
- Welcome and Introduction: Heather McLaren
- Introduction of Geoff Buckmaster: Rev Ivan Roberts
- Address: Geoff Buckmaster
- Introduction of Mark O’Connor: Rev Ivan Roberts
- Address: Mark O’Connor
- Response to both speeches: John Nevile
- Questions and Answers
- Full event
8 September 2011: “Water community and food”, Dr John Williams of the Wentworth Group
13 October 2011:”Climate Change “Denial” Twisting Language?”, Dr Haydn Washington, co-author with John Cook of “Climate Change Denial: Heads in the Sand”
- Copy of presentation
- Audio recordings:
- Welcome and Introduction: John Goss
- Introduction of Dr Haydn Washington: Rev Rebecca Newland
- Speech: Dr Haydn Washington (part only)
25 November 2011: “Sustainable Cities”, Professor Peter Newman, Director of The Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute
Other 2011 forums:
29 March 2011: “Stakeholding: Towards a Christian Theology of Radical Inclusivity” NATSIEC, Dr Anthony Reddie
This forum was co-sponsored by ACCC and CES
- Audio recordings
- Topic introduction: Bishop George Browning
- Introduction of Dr Anthony Reddie: Graeme Mundine
- Speech: Anthony Reddie
- Questions and Answers
- ABC “Sunday Nights” program interview (3 April 2011)
