2013 Debates

The world's leading thinkers and authorities go head to head.

The 2013 Sydney and Melbourne IQ2 debates have been launched.

Enjoy a taste of the debates!

Find out more and buy tickets for live debates in either Sydney or Melbourne. 

If you can`t attend a live debate, you can still follow the conversation on Twitter, relive the debate on ABC TV, Radio National or by podcast at home or engage in deep thinking and explore the topic with the IQ2 community.

Sydney - Debates are held at City Recital Hall Angel Place from 6:45 - 8:30 pm

IT SHOULD BE OK FOR ATHLETES TO USE PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS: MAY 9

THE WEALTHY SHOULD PAY MORE TAX: JUNE 13

THE US ALLIANCE IS OUR BEST DEFENCE: AUGUST 1

AUSTRALIA IS STILL THE LAND OF THE FAIR GO: SEPTEMBER 12

GOD AND HIS PROPHETS SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM INSULT: NOVEMBER 7

Melbourne - Debates are held at Melbourne Town Hall from 6:30 - 8:30pm

OUR FOOD OBSESSION HAS GONE TOO FAR: MARCH 6

ANZAC DAY IS MORE PUFF THAN SUBSTANCE: APRIL 30

OUR CHILDREN ARE OVER DIAGNOSED: JUNE 18

COPYRIGHT IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE PIRATES: SEPTEMBER 24

TRUE RECONCILIATION REQUIRES A TREATY: NOVEMBER 12

If you can't attend a debate, you can still engage in deep thinking about the issues—and you can share your ideas with the IQ2 community. Click any of the images above to access the Think Screen for that topic.