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Common Ground’s Mission Statement
Worried by the heated and divisive state of public discussion today, we seek to build a conversational community to facilitate productive discussion and critical thinking about complex and controversial issues. People with different opinions and perspectives are welcome. Common Ground is a place to share and a space to listen.
Joi us for a range of live debates, guest panel discussions, roundtable conversations and movie nights. We'll cover a mix of topics across politics, ethics, philosophy and current affairs.
Come along. Learn something new, make a friend! BYOB. (Bring Your Own Brain).
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Common Ground: Gender Quotas - A DebateThe Base, Newcastle WestA$10.00
Join us Saturday night, 2 August for a lively debate over the proposition:
### "Quotas for women do more harm than good."
City of Newcastle CEO Jeremy Bath will debate with National Manager for Generation Liberty at the Institute of Public Affairs Brianna McKee, and the ferociously friendly Alex Morris will moderate. The night aims to be informative and entertaining. The audience is invited to join in the debate after the first hour by sharing their own opinions and perspectives on the topic. Doors open at 6:15 for a 6:45 start.
### Common Ground’s Mission Statement
Worried by the heated and divisive state of public discussion today, we seek to build a conversational community to facilitate productive discussion and critical thinking about complex and controversial issues. People with different opinions and perspectives are welcome. Common Ground is a place to share and a space to listen.
Come along. Learn something new, make a friend! BYOB. (Bring Your Own Brain).### When & Where
Saturday, 2 August at The Base Health in Newcastle West.
Doors open from 6:15pm for 6:45pm start. We aim to wrap up by 8:30pm.
Tea and coffee available.### Meet the Speakers!
Jeremy Bath is the CEO of City of Newcastle and IDE advocate.
"We have about 1,500 employees, consisting of marginally more females than male. That said there are areas of our council workforce that are almost 100% male, so we have a way to go in terms of gender equity. I'm also the Chair of Council's IDE Committee and a strong believer in leading through example."
Learn more about Jeremy here: https://newcastle.nsw.gov.au/about-us/our-organisation/executive-leadership-team-and-organisation-structure
Brianna Mckee is a Research Fellow and National Manager for Generation Liberty at the Institute of Public Affairs.
"I'm a strong believer in free speech—and the best way to protect that right is to exercise it. When Common Ground reached out, I felt a responsibility to accept the invitation. Gender quotas are a controversial topic and an area of significant public interest. That makes it even more important for both sides of the debate to be heard, so people can form their own views.
Learn more about Brianna here: https://ipa.org.au/author/briannamckee
Moderator Alex Morris is a writer, MC and events organiser. Originally from the States, she's lived in Newcastle for over a decade and hosts and runs many interesting and fun events. She loves throwing/attending a good party and equally adores intelligent, thought-provoking conversation. Learn more about Alex by reading her Substack Newsletter, The Weekly Write.
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