Thanks Tim - it was somewhat frustrating seeing how overblown this all was, so I figured I'd offer some grounded analysis

Some particular highlights of #IPSA2025 were chairing an excellent panel on climate change and the state, hearing Professor Donatella della Porta's plenary address on academic freedom, and finding a potential publisher for a book based on my PhD thesis - stay tuned for more on that!

The Convention was part of the Victorian Schools Parliamentary Program - run by National Curriculum Services on behalf of the Victorian Department of Education - and included students from Saint Ignatius as well as Clonard College, Kardinia International College, and St Joseph's College.

I found students were really engaged in both the topic and the parliamentary procedures they adopted as part of the debate, and I hope they came away from this event with a stronger grasp of the Australian Constitution and political system as a whole.

To the frustration of some, I did not offer a straight answer, but rather, focused on key considerations students should account for when approaching this question.

Thanks to our hosts at @deldemucan.bsky.social at the University of Canberra, and the POP Exec for organising.

Thank you!

I recognise that this is a really privileged position to be in, and have every intention of using it to drive social change and uplift others. Looking forward to whatever comes next!