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The Festival's Great Debate

Friday, February 17, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (GMT+1000)

Melbourne, Victoria

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General Admission Ended A$25.00 A$2.49
Optional Donor Ticket Ended A$55.00 A$4.29
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ECONOMIC GROWTH WILL SAVE THE PLANET

IS GROWTH OUR SALVATION? OR IS IT DESTROYING THE EARTH?

THE DEBATE THE NATION HAS TO HAVE.

Should we be for or against “growth”? Can we change the way we live and what we value? Hear the expert opinions of Australia’s foremost thinkers on current growth priorities, in light of forthcoming challenges to the planet. Don’t miss this feature event as speakers present their case for Australia’s next steps.

* Due to a recent appointment to the United Nations, unfortunately Professor Ross Garnaut is no longer able to participate in this event

Hans-Josef Fell Member of German parliament, architect of renewable energy policy

Paul Gilding Former Greenpeace International CEO and leading thinker in sustainable economics

Nicole Foss Canadian peak oil, realpolitik and climate change expert

Miriam Lyons Director of the Centre for Policy Development and AFR’s “True Australian 2010”

Matthew Wright 2010 Environmentalist of the Year and Director of Beyond Zero Emissions