Australia is a modern multicultural democracy proud of its economic success, yet deeply disconnected from its heritage. The phrase Terra Nullius — "land belonging to no one" — echoes through our national psyche, not just as a historical justification for colonisation, but as a lingering metaphor for our present. In a country where real estate prices sever people from place, fraternal bonds erode, birth rates fall, and cultural inheritance feels uncertain, many Australians live in a land that can feel unmoored from its past and unclaimed by its future.
This conference marks the first contact of Scyldings in Australia and invites participants to chart a new path — to map and make sense of an unfamiliar social and cultural terrain. Charting, in this sense, is both an act of exploration and orientation. We seek to develop a strong local understanding of Australia’s unique historical trajectory, its cultural inheritance, and the political realities shaping its future. What does it mean to plot a course through a landscape many feel no longer belongs to them — or perhaps never did? What, ultimately, justifies Australia's continued existence, and who will inherit what remains? Charting Terra Nullius is an invitation to grapple with these questions, and to reimagine connection, meaning, and legacy on this continent.
Further speakers will be announced in due course — but space remains for those who wish to join the conversation. If you would like to contribute to the First Fleet Forum, we invite you to send us a brief proposal: no more than one and a half pages, outlining your core argument and how it speaks to the theme of the event.
This is not merely an opportunity to present, but to participate in the deeper work of cultural reckoning and renewal. Selected speakers will receive complimentary entry to the Forum. Essays of sufficient quality will be included in the event book to be created afterwards, contributing to a collective effort to navigate the past, present, and future of this unsettled land.
Tickets include access to every speech, along with accommodation and meals for the weekend. Saturday’s meal will feature a three course formal banquet wherein we encourage everyone to dress their best.
Every attendee should buy their own ticket. The ticket type decides the number of people which you'll are roomed with. Single ticket holders are accommodated in their own room whereas double ticket holders will share a two-bed room with another attendee.
australia@scyldings.com – For general queries
With special thanks to Imperium Press, the British Australian Community, Sydney Traditionalist Forum, ESU Victoria, and Observer & Review for their help and support!
Bitcoin
The First Fleet Forum also accepts BTC as payment for tickets, and offers a discount on all tickets for those who chose to purchase this way!
Speakers
Carl Benjamin
Carl Benjamin, Sargon of Akkad, needs no introduction. Over the last five years the Podcast of the Lotus Eaters that he founded as grown to be one of the most popular political programmes in the UK, racking up hundreds of millions of views on YouTube. He has spoken at every Scyldings UK conference so far and we are delighted to host him yet again here in Australia.
Dr. Frank Kemp Salter
Dr. Frank Kemp Salter is an Australian academic and researcher at the former Max Planck Institute for Behavioral Physiology, Andechs, Germany, best known for his writings on ethnicity and ethnic interests. He is a political ethologist, studying political phenomena using the methods and theories of behavioral biology in addition to conventional methods.
Survive the Jive
Survive the Jive is a YouTube channel and podcast created by Tom Rowsell, a historian and filmmaker with a focus on Indo-European religion, mythology, and ancient history. The content explores pre-Christian European spirituality, genetics, and archaeology through documentaries and interviews. Rowsell blends academic research with esoteric and traditionalist perspectives.
Russell Walter
Russell Walter is a YouTuber and podcaster known for his deep dives into philosophy, history, and cultural critique. Through his YouTube channel and The Terra Incognita Podcast, he explores topics like the "Longhouse" concept, Rousseau's influence, and the future of aristocracy. Walter blends accessible commentary with intellectual rigor, appealing to audiences interested in traditionalist and philosophical perspectives.
FAQ
When is the First Fleet Forum taking place?
October 24th to 26th
Where is the First Fleet Forum being held?
In a wonderful venue in the Hunter Region.
What is included in the ticket price?
Tickets include accommodations for Friday and Saturday night, dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch & dinner on Saturday and Sunday breakfast & lunch.
Can I watch the talks online?
No. This is an in-person event only. A small number of the talks will be published online as part of promoting future events, but the only way to guarantee you can see the talks is to attend in person.
How can I contact you?
australia@scyldings.com