This issue of the Brisbane Line explores ideas from the launch of The Brisbane Institute’s 2013 Brave Ideas for Brisbane lunchtime series, a series of forums that will provide an opportunity to share and shape ideas for this city. A City of Friendship Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk launched the series and provided both a [...]

In this issue of Brisbane Line, editor David Mayocchi invites your ideas and feedback on the plans to reinvigorate Australia’s New World City. Brisbane City Council’s consultation closes 31 October. Be sure to take this opportunity to have your say! New World Identity Wanted If national perceptions about Brisbane are often outdated, internationally the city [...]

In this issue of the Brisbane Line we examine views about those who travel to Australia by boat seeking asylum. It’s a complex issue with strong emotional and political dimensions and an expert panel has recently provided advice on how to move forward in a way that addresses the policy dilemmas and humanitarian challenges. Chaired [...]

This month we’re pleased to partner with one of Australia’s consistently outstanding journals, Griffith REVIEW, to examine ideas about Australia’s identity and our place in the world. With its eclectic mix of essays, reportage, memoir and fiction, Griffith REVIEW throws a whole bunch of exciting ideas into the life of our country every three months. Under [...]