Churchill Policy Room

The 2nd Churchill Policy Room was held on November 30, 2022.

The Churchill Policy Room enables Churchill Fellows to gather at Australian Parliament House to speak with policy developers and regulators about international best practice and opportunities for Australia. The concept is modelled on the Churchill War Rooms in London where experts gathered at a time of need to resolve a path forward.

This special event saw the launch of Policy Futures: A reform agenda Issue 2, the flagship publication of the Policy Impact Program, a partnership between the Winston Churchill Trust and The University of Queensland Centre for Policy Futures to identify, curate, and advocate a selection of ideas to increase the accessibility of valuable evidence and experiences by policymakers within Australia.

The Churchill Policy Room was opened by special guest the Senator the Hon. Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians.

Speakers also included Professor Tom Calma AO, Churchill Trust Patron, Mr David Trebeck, Churchill Trust Chair, Professor Cameron Parsell, Acting Director Centre for Policy Futures, The University of Queensland, and a select group of Churchill Fellows.

Following the short presentations, guests were able to speak directly with Churchill Fellows from across Australia about their experiences and ideas on important and relevant policy topics.   

During the day a select group of Churchill Fellows shared their international experiences, expertise, and policy ideas with Federal Government Ministers, members of the opposition parties, senior bureaucrats and department officials.

Photos are below and videos will be uploaded here shortly. Contact Kirsty Guster if you would like to find out more, order a print or digital copy, or book a policy briefing with our Fellows.