The Sydney Institute Podcast
The Sydney Institute
Recordings of The Sydney Institute’s public policy forums.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 16, 2025 • 52min
Tony Abbott - Australia: A History
Tony Abbott joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.
Recorded 15/12/25
0:00 Intro
0:47 Tony Abbott
12:27 Q&A
Dec 12, 2025 • 59min
Tim Ayres - Industrial Nation: Industry Policy & Australia’s Social Democracy
Tim Ayres joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.
Recorded 11/12/25
0:00 Intro
1:10 Tim Ayres
31:25 Q&A
Dec 12, 2025 • 59min
Danielle Pletka - The Trump Administration & The Middle East
Danielle Pletka joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.
Recorded 9/12/25
With thanks to the Australia Israel & Jewish Affairs Council
0:00 Intro
0:57 Danielle Pletka
33:35 Q&A
Dec 8, 2025 • 58min
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 1/12/12
0:00 Intro
2:19 Martin Farr
37:05 Q&A
Nov 28, 2025 • 55min
Brent Taylor - Sir Thomas Blamey: Australia’s Controversial Commander-in-Chief
Brent Taylor joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.
Recorded 24/11/25
0:00 Intro
0:50 Brent Taylor
30:45 Q&A
Nov 19, 2025 • 52min
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 Willcox
3:21 Joe Gersh
11:54 Mary Easson
15:55 Don Farrell
44:55 Christian Bennett
Nov 14, 2025 • 58min
Barry O’Farrell - Launch of Gerard Henderson’s Malcolm Fraser: A Personal Reflection
Barry O'Farrell & Gerard Henderson join Jacquelynne Willcox & The Sydney Institute members.
Recorded 12/11/25
0:00 Intro
3:30 Barry O'Farrell
19:51 Gerard Henderson
32:54 Q&A
Nov 7, 2025 • 46min
Tony Abbott & Anne Henderson - Launch of Anne Henderson’s Paul Hasluck
Tony Abbott & Anne Henderson join Gerard Henderson, Jacquelynne Willcox & The Sydney Institute members.
Recorded 3/11/25
0:00 Intro
4:15 Tony Abbott
14:12 Anne Henderson
27:42 Q&A
Oct 31, 2025 • 56min
Aaron Patrick - Afghanistan, Ben Roberts-Smith and the Battle of Shah Wali Kot
Aaron Patrick joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.
Recorded 29/10/25
0:00 Intro
0:48 Aaron Patrick
29:47 Q&A
Oct 16, 2025 • 58min
Dave Sharma - The Challenge for Australia: Raising our Competitive Edge
Senator Dave Sharma joins Gerard Henderson & The Sydney Institute members.
Recorded 15/10/25
0:00 Intro
0:59 Dave Sharma
22:58 Q&A
