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George Megalogenis: Three Shocks

In Conversation with Ellen Fanning
11 Oct
BOOK

ABOUT THE SHOW

Who are we becoming in the twenty-first century?

This pressing question fuels the vital and compelling new book by one of our greatest political journalists. In Three Shocks, George Megalogenis charts the seismic changes that have reshaped modern Australia, from migration to the gendered shift in our workforce, and the ways in which our politicians have responded (or failed to). What does this mean for the future of Australia’s civic identity and discourse?

PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

George Megalogenis is an award winning author and journalist with more than decades’ experience in media. He is the author of six books, four Quarterly Essays and the writer and presenter of two ABC documentaries. His latest book is Three Shocks, Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century.
Book cover for Three Shocks by George Megalogenis, featuring large text and an outline of Australia filled with a crowd of people. Subtitle: Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century. Penguin Books logo in top right.

Ellen Fanning is an ABC broadcaster and journalist. She presents the Drive program on 612 ABC Radio Brisbane.

BOOK

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Sun 11 Oct 2026
12:30PM

VENUE

Brisbane Powerhouse

TICKETS

Adult
$29.90*
Concession
$25*
*$7.20 transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases

DURATION

60 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Suitable for All ages

18 months and under free on the knee; all other ages must hold a valid ticket

ACCESSIBILITY

  • wheelchair_accessible

Accessiblity Information at Brisbane Powerhouse

Presented by Brisbane Writers Festival in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

George Megalogenis is an award winning author and journalist with more than decades’ experience in media. He is the author of six books, four Quarterly Essays and the writer and presenter of two ABC documentaries. His latest book is Three Shocks, Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century.
Book cover for Three Shocks by George Megalogenis, featuring large text and an outline of Australia filled with a crowd of people. Subtitle: Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century. Penguin Books logo in top right.

Ellen Fanning is an ABC broadcaster and journalist. She presents the Drive program on 612 ABC Radio Brisbane.