From the classroom, to the theatre, and in modern life - how relevant is the work of William Shakespeare when it comes to our standards of living and leadership?

Panellists: John Bell, Founding Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare; Nakkiah Lui, Writer, actor, and director and Gamillaroi/Torres Strait Islander woman; Paul McDermott, Satirist and entertainer; Bri Lee, Author, academic and activist; and Tim Dean, Philosopher and author. With a special closing performance from Zahra Newman.

Finding Australia's place in an increasingly complicated international landscape. As Australia navigates the fallout from AUKUS, what does it mean for our relationship with neighbours in Southeast Asia, the Pacific and China?

Panellists: James Paterson, Liberal Senator for Victoria; Ed Husic, Labor Member for Chifley; Chris Uhlmann, Nine News political editor; Lavina Lee, International relations expert; and Yun Jiang, Producer of China Neican and editor at ANU.