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Satire in Political Commentary
Prof Ross Fitzgerald + Antony Funnell
Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland
Comedy/Satire / Politics
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#Performances
#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
Antony Funnell, Ross Fitzgerald, Ian McFadyen.
Chair: Steve Austin
#Artists
Prof Ross Fitzgerald
Professor Ross Fitzgerald AM is a noted historian, political commentator, columnist for The Australian newspaper and the author of 40 books, including a memoir My Name Is Ross: An Alcoholic’s Journey.
Professor Fitzgerald is also co-author of the sexual/political satires So Far, So Good: An Entertainment and Going Out Backwards: A Grafton Everest Adventure, which was shortlisted for the 2017 Russell Prize for Humour Writing.
Antony Funnell
Antony is a Walkley Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author. He presents the weekly podcast/radio program Future Tense on ABC Radio National.
Antony is co-author of the satirical novel So Far, So Good. His non-fiction work The Future and Related Nonsense was published by Harper Collins. He has contributed to numerous publications including Griffith Review, Australian House & Garden and the anthologyBest Australian Science Writing.
#Special Guest
Ian McFadyen
Ian McFadyen is a writer, actor, director, producer, teacher, essayist and painter. His books include Mind Wars: the Battle for your Brain and the Grafton Everest satire Going Out Backwards: A Grafton Everest Adventure, which was shortlisted for the 2017 Russell Prize for Humour Writing.
Ian has written for film and television and the stage. He was the creator and producer of The Comedy Company, one of Australia’s highest ever rating comedy series and for which he won two Logie Awards.
#Moderator
Steve Austin
With a thirst for knowledge and an interest in philosophy, history, contemporary Australia, politics and motorbikes, Steve likes to discuss ideas.
Truth and trust are the values most important to Steve pursues an issue important to the people of this city.
Steve left high school with a notation on his report card: "Steve has a problem with authority", which is why he’s great at asking the hard questions of politicians, community leaders and those in positions of power on ABC Brisbane Drive.
Steve has had a varied career at the ABC from TV Current affairs, as well as ABC Radio news and presenting a variety of Queensland radio programs.
Steve’s love of Brisbane and passion for fighting the good fight ensures lively and informative conversation every evening on ABC Brisbane Drive.
