20/06/2026
GOOD CONVERSATIONS ALWAYS TASTE BETTER OVER ITALIAN FOOD ๐
So why not pull up a chair and join us for the next PIBCI Dinner with Joseph Toscano - because life is simply impastable without good food and great conversation! ๐ท๐
Weโd absolutely love to welcome some new faces this month alongside our regular crew, so come along for a relaxed evening of laughs, ideas and connecting with like-minded people.
Good chats, good company and plenty of pasta-bilities for interesting conversation ๐
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Wednesday 24 June
๐ก From 6:30pm onwards
๐ La Porchetta Frankston - 436 Nepean Hwy, Frankston VIC 3199
Everyone is welcome! You pay for your own food & drinks
Bring your appetite ๐
Bring your ideas ๐ก
Bring your sense of humour
18/06/2026
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๐ฅ Pauline Hansonโs One Nation Party - A House of Cards ๐
Australia has seen a major political realignment over the last 12 months. More and more people are turning away from the old political establishment as dissatisfaction with neo-liberalism (privatisation, deregulation, globalisation and corporatisation) continues to grow.
For decades weโve been told these policies would improve the lives of ordinary Australians. But for the overwhelming majority, theyโve delivered the exact opposite. While the investment class and corporate elite continue to benefit, everyday Australians are increasingly feeling abandoned by a system that no longer works for them.
In a parliamentary democracy built around elections, governments canโt ignore growing public dissatisfaction forever. What we are witnessing right now is a significant shift in peopleโs political, cultural and social allegiances.
One of the biggest beneficiaries of this growing frustration has been Pauline Hansonโs One Nation Party.
Itโs important to understand that the overwhelming majority of people voting for One Nation are not racists or fascists. They are people deeply dissatisfied with the status quo and searching for answers.
โ ๏ธ But where that political support is being directed matters.
While One Nation positions itself as an alternative, the structures and politics behind the movement can foster division, authoritarianism and dangerous political outcomes.
In this presentation, we take a deeper look at the structure of the Pauline Hanson One Nation Party and explore why understanding neo-fascism requires looking beyond nationalism and racism because itโs about much more than that.
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Pauline Hansonโs One Nation Party - A House of Cards
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12/06/2026
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โ๏ธ Left โข Right โข Progressive โข Reactionary โข Fascist โข Communist โข Socialist โข Anarchist
๐คฏ Confused? Itโs all about POWER and WEALTH.
We hear political labels thrown around every day - but do we actually understand what they mean?
๐น Left and Right
๐น Progressive and Conservative
๐น Reactionary
๐น Socialism
๐น Communism
๐น Anarchism
๐น Capitalism
These words shape the way we think about politics, society, culture, and the world around us. Yet, somehow they mean completely different things depending on who is using them.
โ ๏ธ The problem?
Too often we place ourselves in political silos, convinced we have nothing in common with โthe other sideโ, without really understanding the forces at play.
It's akin to playing a football game without any rules. ๐
So what actually defines political, ideological, social, and cultural movements?
At their core, there are two essential elements:
๐ POWER
๐ฐ WEALTH
Everything else flows from there.
๐ฅ Click play and dive deeper into the forces shaping every political movement.
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Left Right Progressive Reactionary Communist Socialist Anarchist - Itโs all about POWER & WEALTH
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04/06/2026
๐ฅ๐ถ๏ธโ๏ธ SPICE UP YOUR WINTER EVENING!
Join us for a PIBCI Dinner with Joseph Toscano and discover a night that's sure to be empanada-monium in the very best sense!
You'll find all kinds of people, plenty of laughs and lively discussion where no topic is off limits. Don't be shy, it's a great opportunity to taco 'bout the issues that matter, exchange ideas, and enjoy a warm and welcoming evening on a cold winter's night.
๐ฅ Enjoy delicious, authentic South American cuisine
๐ถ๏ธ Add a little spice to your Wednesday night
๐ฌ Share ideas, stories and opinions in a relaxed atmosphere
๐ Come for the food, stay for the discussion & laughs
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Wednesday 10 June
๐ก From 6:30pm onwards
๐ Neruda's Brunswick - 66 Breese St, Brunswick
03/06/2026
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๐ค Artificial Intelligence = Universal Basic Income
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept, it's rapidly becoming a force that could fundamentally transform the way we live, work, and earn an income.
๐ผ For generations, most people have relied on the wage system to survive, while others have depended on investments and business ownership. But what happens when AI begins replacing or transforming vast sections of the workforce?
๐ We've already seen jobs exported to low wage economies. The rise of AI has the potential to accelerate change on a scale we've never witnessed before.
๐ญ If the owners of production, distribution, communication, and exchange no longer require large numbers of workers to maximise profits, what does that mean for the future of employment?
๐ฐ Could a Universal Basic Income (UBI) become a necessity rather than an option?
โ Who should control AI?
โ Will AI benefit society as a whole or primarily serve private profit?
โ How do we ensure people can live with dignity in an increasingly automated world?
These are not questions for the distant future, they are questions we need to be discussing today.
๐ฅ Join Joseph Toscano as he explores the relationship between Artificial Intelligence, the future of work, and a Universal Basic Income.
๐ฌ Watch, reflect, and join the discussion on one of the most important social and economic issues of the 21st century.
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https://youtu.be/Zbf2Ymn3E1g
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Artificial Intelligence = Universal Basic Income
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31/05/2026
๐๐ถ๏ธ CURRY UP AND JOIN US!
Looking for some naan-stop conversation, a dash of good company, and a spice-tacular evening? Then don't miss the first PIBCI Dinner with Joseph Toscano for the month!
Come along for lively discussion, interesting people, plenty of laughs, and food that's sure to be a naan-issue when it comes to satisfaction! Whether you're keen to chew over the issues of the day or simply enjoy a great meal with great company, we'd love to see you there.
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Wednesday 3 June
๐ก From 6:30pm onwards
๐ Taj Agra Indian Restaurant, 129 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood 3134
๐ฅ All welcome - just bring your appetite!
๐ฐ Everyone pays for their own food and drinks
Don't leave it to korma chance - come and spice up your Wednesday night with us!
28/05/2026
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๐ฅ Neoliberalism - The Super Highway to Neo-Fascism.
How did Australia arrive at this point in 2026?
What role has neoliberalism played in opening the door to neo-fascism?
In this thought-provoking presentation, we unpack:
โ ๏ธ What Neoliberalism really means
โ ๏ธ What Neo-Fascism looks like
โ ๏ธ How 50 years of deregulation, privatisation, corporatisation & globalisation have transformed every major institution and political party in Australia
โ ๏ธ Why these changes have created fertile ground for rising authoritarianism
๐ฅ Click play and explore how the neoliberal tsunami has reshaped Australia - and what it could mean for our future.
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https://youtu.be/Vl5JqnJPWEs
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Neoliberalism - The Super Highway to Neo-Fascism
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22/05/2026
๐ Good food. Great company. Spirited conversation. What more could you pasta-bly want?
Join us for PIBCIโs Dinner with Joseph Toscano. An evening where people from all walks of life and all points of view come together around the table for lively discussion, shared laughs, and a delicious meal. Whether you agree on everything or not, thereโs always room for respectful conversation and good company. After all, lifeโs too short to be upsetti over spaghetti! ๐ท
So olive your worries behind and come enjoy a relaxed night with like-minded people, and even those with different perspectives, because the best conversations are often shared over pizza and pasta.
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Wednesday 27 May
๐ก From 6:30pm onwards
๐ La Porchetta Frankston - 436 Nepean Hwy, Frankston VIC 3199
All welcome! You pay for your own food and drinks
Bring your appetite, your ideas, and your sense of humour. ๐
21/05/2026
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The Australian Social Elevator - Dead as a Dodo
For generations, Australians believed that if you worked hard, contributed to society, and looked after one another, your children would have opportunities for a better life than you had.
That belief was called the Social Elevator.
It meant ordinary working people could access:
๐ Affordable housing
๐ Quality public education
๐ฅ Universal healthcare
โก Essential public services
๐ผ Secure employment with fair wages
๐ต A dignified retirement
๐ The chance to move forward regardless of wealth or social status
But where did these opportunities come from? The Australian social elevator didnโt magically appear out of thin air. It was created through generations of struggle by ordinary Australians who believed their children deserved a better future regardless of wealth, class, postcode, or economic power.
It was built through public education, affordable housing, secure jobs, strong unions, universal healthcare, public ownership, and the belief that governments should serve people before corporations.
For decades Australians were told that privatisation, deregulation, corporatisation and globalisation would create prosperity for everyone.
But where are the benefits?
Has Prime Minister forgotten the importance of the social elevator?
This presentation explores the political decisions, economic changes, and corporate agendas that transformed Australia from a society striving for equality into one marked by growing inequality and insecurity.
๐ Watch now, share widely, and join the discussion
https://youtu.be/MVVK0PzKxJk
๐ฌ Weโd love to hear your thoughts - share your comments below!
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Together, we make the difference ๐ช
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The Australian Social Elevator - Dead as a Dodo
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15/05/2026
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โ๏ธ Constitutional Quagmire
How well do Australians really understand the Constitution that governs our nation?
In this latest presentation, we explore the Constitutional Quagmire Australia now finds itself in - and why most Australians have little awareness of the constitutional framework that determines what legislation can be passed at both State and Federal levels.
๐ฆ๐บ Our current Constitution began largely as a trade document, regulating relationships between the states.
Over the past 126 years, increasing powers have been voluntarily transferred from the states to the central government - reshaping authority across the country.
But major questions remain:
โ๏ธ Where are our human rights protections?
๐ฐ Why are there no constitutional guarantees ensuring Australians access the nationโs common wealth?
๐ And how does this impact living standards as more Australians struggle economically?
Join us as we unpack these critical constitutional issues and examine what they mean for Australiaโs future.
๐ Watch now and be part of the conversation
https://youtu.be/WYFxCFFiXhw
๐ฌ Weโd love to hear your thoughts - share your comments below!
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Together, we make the difference ๐ช
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โ๏ธ Constitutional Quagmire
๐บ WATCH the Latest -AU Presentationโ๏ธ Constitutional QuagmireHow well do Australians really understand the Constitution that governs our nation?In thi...