International Land Grabs: When is enough, enough? - Toby Walsh at Sorrento Writers Festival

Elizabeth Buchanan, Bob Carr and Toby Walsh with Steve Bracks 

War, invasion and conflict are still alive and well but in 2026, there are new forces in play threaten a nation’s security, including cyberspace and data centre control, “green grabbing” and the dismantling of indigenous land sovereignty, and acquiring land to ensure supply chains function. Our panel reflects upon land’s role as ultimate superpower asset.