The plucky bravery of the ANZACs is one of our great national stories. It plays into our idea of who we are. But why is one of the touchstones of our identity based on an historic defeat? Some are sick of the mantras of ANZAC and mateship, while others believe worship of soldiers is inappropriate in an era when we’re still at war in Afghanistan. Are we becoming warmongers or recognising the sacrifice of our defence personnel? For the proposition: Professor Marilyn Lake, Graham Wilson & Jeff Sparrow. Against the proposition: Dr Brendan Nelson & John Martinkus. Organised by The Wheeler Centre and St James Ethics Centre. 6:30pm. Melbourne Town Hall, cnr Swanston & Collins Sts, City. $20/$12. To book visit ANZAC debate.
Public debate: ANZAC day is more puff than substance.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 18:30