The gentle art of discussion is in practice tonight. Are We There Yet is a public forum examining the federal government’s policies on refugees. It’s an all-star panel of experts, including Julian Burnside QC (human rights lawyer), Paris Aristotle (dir Foundation House) and Michelle Foster (dir Centre for Refugee Law Melb Uni), and is hosted by Tracee Hutchison (broadcaster and journalist). And then of course there’s you whose ears and voice complete the all-star line-up. (Federation Square, BMW Edge, 6-8pm, free.)

It’s one of many events held as part of Refugee Week, which includes exhibitions (featured pic Viv Mehes), film screenings, musical performances and the opportunity to just sit down and listen to refugees tell their stories.