Join us on either LinkedIn Live or YouTube Live.

“Gender discrimination is bad business” according to Carol Schwartz, business leader and passionate advocate for women in leadership.

Whether in her role on the Board of the Reserve Bank, through her private philanthropic foundation or numerous other commercial roles, Carol practices what she preaches.

Throughout 2021 numerous women in the political arena have come forward to share stories of discrimination and harassment in their workplace. These deeply personal accounts have thrust Gender Equality into the spotlight - leaving many asking will equity ever be achieved?

Carol Schwartz AO is an agitator for change and will join Jon Faine AM to share her insights and strategies on what is required now, at our first LIVE ‘In Conversation’ event, presented by Monash Law.

Working across business, corporations, on company and government boards, to not-for-profit and social enterprises Carol Schwartz will bring her unique perspective to this enormous challenge.

You can join the conversation between Carol Schwartz AO and Jon Faine AM on Thursday 29 July at 6pm. Carol and Jon will address your questions and comments in-person and online in real time.

In Conversation with Jon Faine deep-dives into the minds of some of Australia’s major movers and shakers as they explore some of the biggest legal, economic and social issues of our time.

Speakers

Special Guest: Carol Schwartz AO

Carol Schwartz AO is one of Australia’s most dynamic business and community leaders with a diverse career across property, the arts, finance, investment, entrepreneurship, government and health. Carol has been recognised for her leadership via a range of honours including her 2019 appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia, 2020 Leading Philanthropist Award by Philanthropy Australia, an Honorary Doctorate from Monash University, induction into the Australia Property Hall of Fame, and a Centenary Medal.

Carol has chaired and participated in numerous listed and private company boards, and current board roles include the Reserve Bank of Australia, Trawalla Group and Chair of EQT Holdings Limited. Throughout her career Carol has been a passionate advocate for gender equality and women in leadership, and as Chair of the Trawalla Foundation and the Women’s Leadership Institute Australia, she has catalysed a range of initiatives to grow the critical mass of women in politics, business and the media.

Interviewer: Jon Faine AM, ABC Broadcaster of the Year, keynote speaker and best-selling author

Jon Faine has been at the forefront of public affairs in Australia throughout his 30-year career. Moderating live-to-air debates on every topic imaginable day after day over decades equips Jon with a sharp mind and quick wit.

He also has a broad knowledge of topics that marks him as a conference facilitator and speaker extraordinaire. Jon is an ABC Broadcaster of the Year and holds multiple media and legal awards. He has also received an Order of Australia and the Monash University Distinguished Alumni Award.

Agenda

6.00 pm - Interview begins

6.45 pm - Q+A

7.00 pm - End of event

How to watch on LinkedIn Live:

✅ Make sure you are following Monash University on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/monash-university/ by visiting our profile page and clicking FOLLOW (*you will need a LinkedIn account).

✅ Open LinkedIn a few minutes before our live stream begins.

✅ When we go live, you will receive a notification from LinkedIn and we'll have sent you the link in advance as well.

✅ Have a question for Jon and his guest? Comment on the live stream of this event.

*Don’t have a LinkedIn account? Go to: https://www.linkedin.com/ to join

About the series

In Conversation with Jon Faine features some of Australia’s leading thinkers and doers discussing the major legal, economic and social issues of our time.

Hosted by iconic broadcaster Jon Faine AM, In Conversation is an opportunity to reach beyond the sound bite, take a breath and deep-dive into the minds of some of our community’s major movers and shakers.

Join Jon Faine as he draws upon decades of broadcasting experience to enlighten, to ask those difficult questions, and to have a little fun along the way.

Proudly presented by Monash University.

Contact us

e-mail: law-engagement@monash.edu