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The Liberal Party: Where to from Here?

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After the crushing result of the 2025 federal election, what does the future hold for the Liberal party? A panel of key Liberal figures share their insights.  

In this panel discussion, former Liberal Member for Menzies Keith Wolahan, Liberal party candidate for Bradfield Gisele Kapterian and high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general George Brandis offer their analysis of the future of the party.  

These key Liberal figures will reflect on this year’s crushing electoral defeat, the party’s recently elected first female leader Sussan Ley and share insights on how the party must evolve to maintain relevance. 

Join this panel for a frank assessment of the challenges the party faces, the opportunities it has to hold the Albanese government to account and what’s needed to ensure its survival in a changing political landscape. With host Patricia Karvelas.

Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Thursday 4 September
6.30 - 7.30pm

Tickets

$25.50
Full 
$19.50
Concession 
$19.50
Under 30 

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Location

The Wheeler Centre

176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

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Accessibility

Accessible toilets available

Assistive Listening

Auslan interpreting available by-request

Companion tickets available

Registered Assistance Animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

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Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com. 

Featuring

George Brandis

George Brandis joined ANU in June 2022 as a Professor in the Practice of National Security, Policy and Law, in a joint appointment with the National Security College and the ANU College of Law. Professor Brandis is a graduate ...

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Gisele Kapterian

Gisele was the Liberal candidate for Bradfield at the 2025 Federal election. She is a senior executive at a global technology company, focusing on better government service delivery through the help of data and technology ...

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Keith Wolahan

Keith Wolahan is a barrister practising in commercial and public law. He served as the Federal Member for Menzies from 2022 to 2025. He holds degrees in economics, law, and politics from the Universities of Melbourne ...

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Patricia Karvelas

Patricia Karvelas is a prominent Australian journalist, beginning her professional career at the ABC and SBS 20 years ago. She currently presents Radio National’s flagship radio current affairs programme RN Breakfast ...

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