Born in Manly to Armenian parents who were born in Palestine and Syria, Gladys Berejiklian was one of Australia’s most popular premiers. She forged a path for NSW during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and seemed unstoppable. But it all came crashing down when she found herself in the middle of a corruption inquiry into a man with whom she had a secret relationship. Slowly, but surely, that inquiry extended to Berejiklian also. Journalist Paul Farrell makes the case for why anti-corruption bodies are important, and asks tough questions about the state of our democracy and how Berejiklian maintained her popularity—at one stage even considered as the possible Liberal candidate for the seat of Warringah—despite the negative attention.
In conversation with Darren Mara.
Session details
When: Saturday 16th March, 1.30pm-2.30pm
Where: Darley Smith Building
Cost: $20