BENEATH THE SOUTHERN CROSS

Divisions from the 2023 Voice referendum reflect deeper cultural and political shifts in early 21st century Australia. Accusations of racism and colonialism by elites at dissenters raise concerns about the fraying of Australia’s tolerant society. Our social cohesion, rooted in Western liberalism, must be nurtured. We need to explore key questions: What does it mean to be Australian? What binds us as a society and nation? Beneath the Southern Cross: Looking for Australia in the 21st Century is a new essay collection from diverse thinkers aiming to restore cultural confidence and national identity, fostering a shared common life for all Australians.