PENINSULA PUBLIC DEBATE 2011

When is government regulation of behaviour justifiable?

As the recent controversies over mandatory limits on poker machines, plain packaging of cigarettes and the internet filter have highlighted, there are significant ideological differences about the limits of state intervention.

Monash University, MAD and the City of Frankston are excited to bring you the 2011 Pro Vice-Chancellor's Public Debate, on the topic: 'Has Australia become a nanny state?'.

We are delighted to announce the speaking panel:

Affirmative:
Catherine Deveny: Prominent social commentator
Tim Wilson: Head of the Free Trade Unit at the Institute of Public Affairs
Chris Bisset: Australian Debating Champion 2011

Negative:
Sue Pennicuik: Greens MLC and Acting President
Professor Shane Thomas: Director of the Problem Gambling Research & Treatment Centre
Professor Jon Currie: Chair, Victorian Drug & Alcohol Prevention Council

Venue: Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, Frankston
Date: Wednesday 10 August 2011
Time: 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start
Cost: Free
Refreshments: Provided from 6.30 pm
RSVP:rsvp.peninsula@monash.edu

We look forward to seeing you there!