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October 2019
Members’ Dinner with Robert Richter QC
Celebrating 10 years of Melbourne Forum
Hosted by Ian Dunn AM
Have recent changes in the law relating to sexual assault produced a de facto reversal of the credential burden of proof in this class of cases? Robert Richter, the Queen’s Counsel they call the ‘Red Baron’, led a conversation with us in March 2016 to…
Find out more »MF Directors Annual Alumni Dinner
Hosted by Prof Andrea Hull AO
This is an invitation only event to Melbourne Forum directors past and present.
Find out more »An assessment of Victoria’s ground-breaking Voluntary Assisted Dying Act
Members' Lunch with Dr Rodney Syme AM
Hosted by Dr Meredith Doig OAM FAICD
Andrew Denton calls him “Australia’s oldest outlaw”, but he’s now been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. Dr Rodney Syme has advocated for safe and legal voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws for over 25 years. His persistence finally paid off when Victoria’s VAD…
Find out more »The changing role of museums in contemporary society
Members' Lunch with Rohini Kappadath
Hosted by Pera Wells
The role of museums has changed over time from their traditional role of collecting, preserving and sharing rich collections and history. Museums are now playing an integral role in shaping and developing identities and bringing different community groups together, they are a catalyst for regeneration through the creation…
Find out more »Heritage Walk: Malvern Civic Precinct
- A Cultural Life Series event
Hosted by Sally Arnold
Come on a guided heritage walk of the Malvern Civic Precinct with the Mayor of Stonnington and PMI Vice President, Cr Steve Stefanopoulos. The late 19th century saw substantial residential and commercial development such that by 1891 Prahran had a population of almost 40,000 and…
Find out more »Dangerous Dinner – Political Correctness and Freedom of Speech
An In-House Series event
Hosted by Dr Michael Liffman
Dangerous Dinners is a members’ only, member led In-house event; exploring an issue in depth through members sharing ideas, experiences and expertise. Has political correctness endangered freedom of speech in Australia? The capacity for thoughtful dialogue, considered debate, dissenting views and expression of opinion is…
Find out more »MF October Imbibo
Welcome to our new members
Hosted by Simon Savage
How often do we look on to the sky when walking down Bourke Street? On the top level of The Carlton Hotel on Bourke Street is a a true Melbourne metropolis complete with tropical palm trees and plastic pink flamingos. MF Imbibo has been created…
Find out more »November 2019
From Waverley to the West Wing
Members' Drinks with Associate Professor Vinay Rane
Hosted by Chris Gallagher
As an obstetrician and gynaecologist, Associate Professor Vinay Rane thinks he has the most wonderful job in the world. He must truly love it, because, despite the most amazing adventure, he came home. In 2014, Vinay was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and, along with his young family,…
Find out more »The Changing Media Landscape
Signature Lunch with Ita Buttrose AC OBE
Hosted by Prof Andrea Hull AO
We are delighted to invite you to join us for a long Signature Lunch with Ita Buttrose AC OBE on Friday 15 November 2019 as part of our 10-year anniversary program. Appointed chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in February, Ita is acknowledged for her…
Find out more »Melbourne Stories with Dr Jacqueline Ogeil
A Members' only event
Hosted by Dr Michael Liffman
We are pleased to announce the return of the 'Melbourne Stories' lunch; a unique format in the repertoire of the MF. With only a speaker and limited to twelve invited members, this format goes to the core of our objectives to bring to members the…
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