FOOD FOR THOUGHT – 16 March 2026


Our fellows have been busy!

Kath Gelber on the right to protest.

John Quiggin on the four-day week, on a curfew at Brisbane Airport, and on supermarket “discounting”.

Lidia Morawska spoke at a World Health Organisation symposium on air quality.

Ian Kemish has published a novel.

Bronwyn Fredericks on food security in remote communities and on pathway programs for Indigenous students; Professor Fredericks has been named a 2026 Fulbright Scholar.

Paul Griffin on whooping cough.

Louise Hickson on hearing loss and cognitive decline

Marcus Foth on whether 2032 becomes a turning point in ecological stewardship – or just a beautifully illuminated case study in greenwashing.

Bronwyn Lea on controversy surrounfing the State Literary Awards.

Gail Garvey on understanding Aboriginal perspectives to improve healthcare.


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Fred D'Agostino                                                      
Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences
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