THE AGE LIVE: LIVING IN AUSTRALIA NOW

Speaker Profiles: Michelle Griffin | Yassmin Abdel-Magied | John Safran | Sami Shah | Chris Berg

A recent study shows that one in two countries (including Australia) believe the entire system is failing and harbour deep fears of immigration, globalisation and changing values.

In Australia, trust in government plunged 8 points last year to 37 (out of 100) – one of the sharpest falls of any country measured.

Why are so many Australians losing faith with mainstream politics, and where is this disenfranchisement coming from?

Exclusively for subscribers, we've partnered with Melbourne Writers Festival to bring you some of Australia's leading media personalities to share their thoughts on this subject.

Join The Age's news director Michelle Griffin, and esteemed media personalities - Yassmin Abdel-Magied (Author), Chris Berg (Postdoctoral Fellow), John Safran (Author and Documentary Maker) and Sami Shah (Comedian, Writer and Broadcaster) - as they discuss the rise of populist politics and what it means to live in Australia now.

Don’t miss your chance to hear from this dynamic group of experts first-hand and have your questions answered.

• Date: Monday, August 7
• Time: Drinks and canapés 6.00pm - 6.30pm. Discussion 6.30pm - 8.00pm
• Cost: Subscribers $20
• Venue: Deakin Edge, Federation Square

This event is exclusive to subscribers of The Age. Tickets are $20 for subscribers and their guests, and include pre-event drinks and canapés (6.00pm), discussion (6.30pm-8.00pm).