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Subscriber-exclusive event: Commentary Live

In conversation with Nicholas Jensen, Janet Albrechtsen, Claire Lehmann, and Timothy Lynch

Ever wondered what goes on behind the opinion headlines? Join us for Commentary Live, a special event that brings our fearless commentary off the page and into a live discussion. The Australian’s commentary editor, Nicholas Jensen, will lead a panel of leading writers, including Janet Albrechtsen, Claire Lehmann, and Timothy Lynch.

 

It’s a chance to hear directly from the columnists you read every week as they explore the events and ideas influencing our society, from the state of our university campuses to the future of centre-right politics in Australia.

 

This is your opportunity to not just listen, but to participate. We're opening up the floor for a live Q&A session, moderated by Nicholas, where you can submit your questions and help shape the conversation. Your perspective is what makes this a true contest of ideas.

 

The event is available exclusively to The Australian Plus members and their guests in person, and streamed live for all subscribers on theaustralian.com.au.

 

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Time: 6:00pm AEDT
Location: The Mint, 10 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW
Price: Complimentary for members of The Australian Plus

 

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Meet the panel

Nicholas Jensen

Commentary editor, The Australian

Nicholas Jensen is commentary editor at The Australian. He previously worked as a reporter in the NSW bureau. He studied history at the University of Melbourne, where he obtained a BA (Hons), and holds an MPhil in British and European History from the University of Oxford.

Nicholas Jensen

Janet Albrechtsen

Columnist, The Australian

Janet Albrechtsen is an opinion columnist with The Australian. She has worked as a solicitor in commercial law, and attained a Doctorate of Juridical Studies from the University of Sydney. She has written for numerous other publications including the Australian Financial Review, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sunday Age, and The Wall Street Journal.

Janet Albrechtsen

Professor Timothy Lynch

Contributor, The Australian

Timothy J. Lynch is Professor of American Politics at the University of Melbourne and a two-time Fulbright scholar. A widely read commentator for The Australian newspaper, his latest book is In the Shadow of the Cold War (2020). He holds a PhD in political science from Boston College.

Professor Timothy Lynch

Claire Lehmann

Columnist, The Australian

Claire Lehmann is an Australian journalist, publisher, and the founding editor of Quillette. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and English and is considered one of the leaders of the intellectual dark web.

Claire Lehmann

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Available until 11:59pm Tuesday 14 October 2025 unless sold out prior. Registration available to eligible The Australian Plus members. Terms & Conditions apply, see the australianplus.com.au/events for full details.

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