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“We’re not the leaders of tomorrow — we’re leading now.” When Elina Forsyth talks about human rights, she is not speaking in the abstract language of conventions and frameworks. She is speaking about voice — the fundamental right of every person to be heard in the decisions that shape their life, and the persistent reality […]

“Good data is important — but purpose gives it direction.” When Andreas Zakhari speaks about cities, he does not begin with spreadsheets or economic models. He begins with people — the families navigating broken infrastructure, the communities underserved by planning decisions made far from where they live, and the persistent gap between what data can

Across Australia, communities are grappling with rising division, eroding trust and a sense that our social fabric is under strain. Yet, again and again, we also see something quieter and more powerful at work: people choosing care, restraint and responsibility toward one another, even in moments of shock, grief and disagreement. This opinion piece, written

A powerful new suite of research, released today by the Menzies Leadership Foundation and First Australians Capital, highlights the systemic challenges, and the transformative leadership, of Indigenous women entrepreneurs in the Kimberley. Funded by the Menzies Leadership Foundation and First Australians Capital, the research supports Future Weavers, a movement led by Kimberley Jiyigas founder Natasha

By Dr. Aiden M.A. Thornton  “We are a small community. Leading change will typically upset members of your social circle or even family. That makes leadership in Tasmania particularly challenging – but we need it!” This quote reflects a reality that many Tasmanian leaders know all too well: change isn’t just an organisational process, it’s

The legacy of Sir Ninian Stephen — a jurist, diplomat, and civic leader of the highest calibre — continues to shape the future of Australian legal leadership. His life’s work reminds us that law, at its best, is a force for principled engagement with the world’s greatest challenges. It is in this spirit that the

In a world where cultural change is too often attempted through metrics, off-the-shelf tools, and superficial symbols, Dr. Josie McLean offers a refreshing and deeply human counterpoint. As the author of Purposeful Cultures and Big Little Shifts: A Practitioner’s Guide to Complexity for Organisational Change and Adaptation, Dr. McLean brings over two decades of hands-on

By Dr. Aiden M.A. Thornton  This quote conveys a sentiment that echoes across boardrooms, communities, and political spaces alike. It’s not just disillusionment—it’s exhaustion. Perhaps it’s an admission that some systems we’ve relied on, and some leaders who steward them, may no longer be up to the task.  And yet, this experience of complexity, while

Jordyn Gray is not just an advocate for survivors—she is a trailblazing leader driving policy reform to ensure institutional accountability and meaningful change. With expertise in governance, policy implementation, and survivor-centred advocacy, the 2025 Global Voices Menzies Fellow is reshaping military and veteran support systems to prioritise survivor well-being at their core. As the Founder

The Menzies Leadership Foundation, in partnership with Global Voices, is delighted to announce Jordyn Gray and Adjoa Assan as the 2025 Global Voices Menzies Fellows. These exceptional young leaders will represent Australia on the world stage, attending two influential international forums: the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York