The Sydney Institute Podcast

Arsen Ostrovsky & Gemma Tognini – Antisemitism in Australia after the Bondi Massacre

Arsen Ostrovsky & Gemma Tognini join Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.Recorded 10/2/260:00 Intro0:47 Arsen Ostrovsky23:30 Gemma Tognini39:22 Q&A

Alexander Downer & Tony Parkinson - A Step to the Right: The Life and Times of Alexander Downer

Alexander Downer & Tony Parkinson join Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.Recorded 4/2/260:00 Intro0:50 Alexander Downer20:38 Tony Parkinson32:36 Q&A

Sean Turnell – Myanmar in 2026: What is the future?

Sean Turnell joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.Recorded 28/1/260:00 Intro0:53 Sean Turnell31:15 Q&A

Cristina Talacko – Australia’s energy future: our Emperor-has-no-clothes moment

Cristina Talacko joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.Recorded 21/1/260:00 Intro0:35 Cristina Talacko26:45 Q&A

Tony Abbott - Australia: A History

Tony Abbott joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.Recorded 15/12/250:00 Intro0:47 Tony Abbott12:27 Q&A

Tim Ayres - Industrial Nation: Industry Policy & Australia’s Social Democracy

Tim Ayres joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.Recorded 11/12/250:00 Intro1:10 Tim Ayres31:25 Q&A

Danielle Pletka - The Trump Administration & The Middle East

Danielle Pletka joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.Recorded 9/12/25With thanks to the Australia Israel & Jewish Affairs Council0:00 Intro0:57 Danielle Pletka33:35 Q&A

Dr Martin Farr - Margaret Thatcher’s World

Dr Martin Farr joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.Introduction by Chetna Mahadik of The Robert Menzies Institute.Recorded 1/12/120:00 Intro2:19 Martin Farr37:05 Q&A

Brent Taylor - Sir Thomas Blamey: Australia’s Controversial Commander-in-Chief

Brent Taylor joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.Recorded 24/11/250:00 Intro0:50 Brent Taylor30:45 Q&A

Senator Don Farrell - The Sydney Institute Annual Dinner Lecture 2025

Senator The Hon Don Farrell delivers The Sydney Institute Annual Dinner Lecture.Welcome by Jacquelynne Willcox and Joe Gersh. Introduction by Mary Easson. Vote of thanks by Christian Bennett.With thanks to Virgin Australia for sponsoring the event.Recorded on 18/11/25 at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney.0:00 Jacquelynne Willcox3:21 Joe Gersh11:54 Mary Easson15:55 Don Farrell44:55 Christian Bennett