A global pandemic, a foreign war, a failed referendum on Indigenous rights, increasing inequality and a fractured media — these and other forces have been causing deep divisions in Australian society. So how can we instead focus on the ties that bind this country together, to reconcile our differences and foster community? What can be done to strengthen our social cohesion?<a href="https://humanrights.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/speeches/hugh-de-kretser/menzies-oration-2026-social-cohesion-and-the-future-of-australia-leadership,-civility,-and-the-greater-good">The 2026 Menzies Oration</a> was recorded at <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/about/news/media-release/building-bridges-social-cohesion-takes-centre-stage-at-2026-menzies-oration/">Federation University</a> with the <a href="https://menziesfoundation.org.au/">Menzies Leadership Foundation</a> on 18 February 2026.Speakers<a href="https://humanrights.gov.au/about-us/our-people/president-hugh-de-kretser">Hugh de Kretser </a>President, Australian Human Rights Commissioner<a href="https://menziesfoundation.org.au/menzies-foundation-ceo-liz-gillies-to-join-philanthropy-australia-board/">Liz Gillies</a> (host) CEO, Menzies Leadership Foundation

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