The second event in our public lecture series, Common Ground, will take place on Wednesday 13th August 2008 with Lee Rhiannon (NSW Greens) and Janet Albrechtsen (The Australian) exploring what ground they share on the issue of political donations. Common Ground will be held at Customs House, Sydney, from 5:30pm: capacity is strictly limited.

Ian Dunlop, CPD fellow, well-known peak oil commentator and former fossil fuel scientist will speak at the second session of the Engery Securities series at Riverside Theatre, Parramatta, Sydney on June 19, 2008.

CPD fellow Ian McAuley will talk about financial decision-making at the Australian Bankers' Association summit on Broadening Financial Understanding in Sydney on July 2.

CPD fellow Ian McAuley will present his paper The Case for a Single Insurer at the 7th Annual Health Insurance Summit in Sydney on the 29th July, 2008.

CPD fellow James Arvanitakis will launch his exploration of pathological modernity, 'The Cultural Commons of Hope' at Gleebooks, Sydney on Friday 15th May at 6pm.

CPD fellow Ian Dunlop was part of of a panel discussing the role of business in implementing climate change solutions at the 2008 CANA conference held in Sydney on 28 April.

CPD's flagship public event series, Common Ground, kicked off on Wednesday April 23rd in Sydney. Sharan Burrow, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, and Tony Steven, CEO of the Council of Small Business of Australia explored what they have in common on the topic of paid maternity leave. Common Ground was opened by David McKnight, author of 'Beyond Right and Left', and moderated by Marie Claire editor Jackie Frank.

CPD Chair John Menadue and fellow Ian MacAuley will speak at the Australian Financial Review's annual Health Congress held in Sydney on February 27th-29th, 2008.

Join the CPD at the GetUp Refresh conference to discuss our progress so far and our plans for 2008.

CPD patron Julian Burnside launches his collection of essays and meditations on law, justice, human rights, ethics and what constitutes a decent human society at Gleebooks on Friday 9 November at 6:30pm.