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With Rudd gone, is the path now clear for the Gillard Government to return a Labor Party or will Abbott pull off a political upset? What role will the Greens and Independents play in shaping the issues that will infl uence your vote? Many of the big issues are back on the agenda: asylum seekers, action or inaction on climate change, the economy, debt and taxes - great big new ones or otherwise - and the quality of our political leaders. ANU academics and media commentators will take your questions as they dissect the slogans and lay bare the real issues facing the nation, ahead of the 2010 Federal election. All forums start at 6pm - Molonglo Theatre in the new Crawford Building, Lennox Crossing (behind Old Canberra House), ANU Monday 26 July - Asylum seekers, immigration and citizenship - With Mr Kim Huynh, Dr James Jupp, Professor Kim Rubenstein, Professor Penelope Mathew, Ms Marianne Dickie Monday 2 August - Financial crises, resource taxes and budget deficit - With Peter Martin ( The Age ), Professor Steve Dowrick, Professor Bob Gregory, Professor Prasanna Gai Monday 9 August - Climate change, climate policies and emissions trading - With Professor Will Steffen, Mr Andrew Macintosh, Dr Frank Jotzo, Dr Liz Hanna, Bernard Keane ( Crikey ) Monday 16 August - Leaders, parties and politics - With Professor John Wanna, Dr Norman Abjorensen, Mr Geoffrey Barker, Mr Andrew Hughes, Professor Marian Sawer
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