Join Alan Kohler for the launch of his new book, It’s Your Money. In this practical guide for investors of all ages, Kohler gives you the tools to be in charge of your money and your future, your way. Free, no booking required.

Hear Alan Kohler share his investing philosophy and advice on all aspects of financial planning, appraising financial plans, growing your superannuation and ethical investment. Bookings are essential: to book, email [email protected]

Join the Australia Institute in discussion with journalist and author, Jess Hill, to discuss her new book: See What You Made Me Do: Power, Control and Domestic Abuse. An investigative journalist and author, Jess Hill has specialised in reporting on domestic violence since 2014. Previously, Hill has worked for ABC Radio, as Middle East correspondent for The Global Mail, and an investigative journalist for Background Briefing. She was listed in Foreign Policy's top 100 women to follow on Twitter, and her reporting on domestic violence has won two Walkley awards, an Amnesty International award and three Our Watch awards.

‘Look, I know not all men are like that,’ she retorted. ‘And I know that you love exploring the grey areas of life. I’m also fascinated with the grey areas. But right now it’s time for men to shut up and listen to us. And not just listen to us—defend us, stand behind us and stand beside us.’ Hannah Leser in Women, Men & The Whole Damn Thing by David Leser. 

In 2006, Tarana Burke, a civil rights activist from New York, founded the Me Too movement and began using the phrase "Me Too" to raise awareness of the pervasiveness of sexual abuse and assault in society. The phrase "Me Too" developed into a broader movement following the 2017 use of #MeToo as a hashtag following the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations. The world watched in horror as the accusations began to publicly topple not only once powerful and untouchable Hollywood Moguls, but also Presidents, Bollywood actors, music producers, colleagues, bosses, spouses and ex-partners. The #MeToo domino effect has led to a global outcry for change in countries around the world. Statistics on rape, abuse and violence are no longer buried and ignored but are being plastered everywhere in newspapers, monographs and billboards so those in the dark can finally see the severity of oppression that many women and marginalised people have suffered. The result is a resounding number of voices supporting each other and echoing the same clear message that "enough is enough". Excluding, extorting, objectifying, and silencing others into submission will soon be a thing of the past which we will all look back on as barbaric and shameful...or will it? Who were we before #MeToo and where are we headed? The movement has been incredibly effective and positive but are there any negative ramifications? What did consent mean then, and what does consent mean now? Who were the perps and players in the boardrooms, the change rooms, the senates? As women continue to claim power and agency, will the men that hold power relinquish it without a fight? What might happen when we collectively stop blaming the victim and start educating our boys? On the 29th of August, UNSW Bookshop will host a panel of authors whose work contributes to the #MeToo movement by addressing these questions and unpacking what drives men to abuse, to violence and aggression. Join us for this free event with Jess Hill, investigative journalist and author of See What You Made Me Do; David Leser, Sydney based journalist and author of Women, Men & The Whole Damn Thing; Jamil Jivani, Canadian lawyer, educator and author of Why Some Men; in conversation facilitated by UNSW's Anna Hush, Director of End of Rape on Campus. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions and join the discussion at the end and have their books signed by the authors.

*WARNING - *Content discussed during the event may be triggering for some people. If you have experienced or currently experiencing abuse of a sexual. emotional and/or physical nature or know someone who is, there are links at the bottom of this page that will direct you to professional and discrete services that can help. https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/list-sexual-assault-services
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