Join constitutional experts George Williams and David Hume as they discuss the updated edition of People Power: How Australian referendums are lost and won.

Sydney book launch, Whitlam Institute — Western Sydney University, Thursday 10 October, 1.30pm-3pm

Join authors George Williams and David Hume at the Whitlam Institute for the launch of their newly updated book People Power: How Australian referendums are lost and won.

In this updated edition, explore analysis on the 2023 Voice referendum along with discussion of the rise of interest in state and territory referendums, and the 2017 national plebiscite on same-sex marriage. 

This free event will feature a panel discussion with the authors and includes time for questions. This will be followed by a book signing, with light refreshments provided. 

The Voice, A Year On, Canberra Writers Festival — Saturday 26 October, 2.30pm-3.30pm

It has been a year since Australia said ‘No’. What have we learned – and refused to learn – about ourselves and our country? And what’s next? Join David Hume, Anita Heiss and Amy McQuire for a much-needed reflection. In conversation with Shannyn Palme