Name
Laneway Session 2B – The Social Licence for National Defence: The Role of Media and Public Debate
Date & Time
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Samantha Maiden Nicola Smith Stephen Dziedzic Peter Hartcher
Description

As Australia’s strategic circumstances become more challenging, National Defence will require greater public understanding of the risks, trade-offs and commitments that underpin security. This panel will explore whether Australia’s media and public debate are helping to build the social licence required for national defence, or whether a gap remains between strategic reality and public awareness.

Session Type
Panel