Hugh Evans talks about Global Poverty

Hugh Evans, anti-poverty campaigner and former Young Australian of the Year, talks about delivering the 2009 Keith Murdoch Oration at the State Library of Victoria.

Hugh talks about his work on the Global Poverty Project and themes contained in his book. 'The Future by Us'.

Hughs oration, 'Our Future in the World', will explore the fight against extreme poverty, Australias growth as a knowledge-based economy, community connectedness, sustainability and regional development - delivering a positive and hopeful message for the future.

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