Malcolm Fraser 1975

True Liberal? The Record and Legacy of the Fraser Government, 1975-1983

Symposium Schedule

The University of Melbourne (Archives and Special Collections) and Trinity College are delighted to invite scholars, researchers, politicians and members of the public to submit original proposals for participation in a Symposium being held to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Fraser Government.

The Symposium will be held at Trinity College on Friday the 12th and Saturday the 13th of December 2025.

Questions about the event should be sent to the Chair of the steering committee, Dr Margaret Simons, at margaret@margaretsimons.com.au

Queries about the archival collections at the University of Melbourne should be addressed to Katie Wood at kathrynw@unimelb.edu.au

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Day 1

Session 1

  • 8.30am - 9:00am Registration
  • 9:00am - 9.30am Welcome
  • 9.30am - 10.30am What kind of government was it?

Session 2

10.30am - 11:00am Morning tea

11:00am - 11.45am The Malcolm Fraser Collection

Session 3

11.45am - 12.45pm The Culture of the Nation

Day 2

Session 1