Tim Wilson is a former policy director at the Institute of Public Affairs, Australia's Human Rights Commissioner, public commentator and tea-drinker. He describes himself as a economic and social liberal and a cultural and institutional conservative. He's passionate about his principles and isn't afraid to wade into whatever controversy those principles might him lead to.
Together we discussed the criticisms he's faced since taking on his role at the AHRC, asylum seeker policy, what it's really like at the IPA, his opposition to plain packaging cigarettes, the balance of marriage equality and religious freedoms, anti-discrimination legislation and his thoughts on the recent Q&A controversy.
My show Taxis & Rainbows & Hatred at Phoenix Fringe, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Soho Theatre
Tim on The Fifth Estate podcast with Sally Warhaft
The Australian Human Rights Commission
The Resilient Individuals Report
Article: Tony Abbott's human rights man Tim Wilson racks up $77000 in expenses
Culture War Two: conservatives get high on their own supply by Jason Wilson
Tim Wilson: Freedom Fighter by Tim Elliott
Religious freedom and same-sex marriage need not be incompatible by Tim Wilson
Tim Wilson on Q&A episode Radicalisation, Religion & Recognition
Cause of the Week: The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (aief.com.au)