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The Menzies Lecture is delivered by a distinguished person, of any nationality, to reflect on a subject of contemporary interest affecting Britain and Australia.

The 2023 lecture titled 'Australia: A New Political Geography?' was delivered by Professor Frank Bongiorno, Professor of History. He discussed the transformation of Australia into a nation very different from what its founders imagined it to be.

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Each year, we reflect on Anzac Day (25 April), a day of remembrance for Australians. In 2021, we commissioned a special conversation between two distinguished historians in collaboration with Australian National University.

Hear from Professor Bruce Scates (Australian National University) speak with Jay Winter (Yale University) about the Great War and how it has been remembered.