Friday 8 September
6pm–7pm
In Your Suburb at Carindale Library
Location: Carindale Library, 1151 Creek Road (near Millenium Boulevard), Carindale QLD 4152
Meet the investigative journalists who have dived into the history and legacy of the apocalyptic group The Family and discover why they think the notorious cult captured headlines throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Saturday 9 September
10am-11am
Rise of the Far Right
Trump, BREXIT, Pauline Hanson. This panel will explore the rise of the far right and how it is impacting our political landscapes.
A panel discussion featuring John Safran, Chris Johnston, Nancy MacLean and Paul Williams.
11.30am–12.20pm
The Family: Chris Johnston and Rosie in conversation with Richard Fidler
Journalist Chris Johnston and documentary film maker Rosie Jones join forces to share a compelling account of one of Australia's most notorious cults.
Location: The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Brisbane QLD 4101
4pm–5pm
Secrets and Lies
What happens in a small town is everybody's business. This panel looks at the worlds these towns represent and the loss of privacy in small communities. A panel discussion featuring Rosie Jones, Sarah Schmidt, Steven Lang and Sarah Kanake.
Location: QAG Lecture Theatre, Stanley Place, South Brisbane QLD 4101
