Follow the mainstream media on any given day and you could be forgiven for thinking our world is full of problems. Perhaps it is. But at The Brisbane Institute, we believe our world is also full of opportunities. And we know from experience that our city, our state and our nation are filled with intelligent, [...]

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 New World Identity Wanted If national perceptions about Brisbane are often outdated, internationally the city [...]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 [...]