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AUSTRALIAN JOURNALIST CHENG LEI RELEASED STATEMENT

The National Press Club of Australia welcomes the return of Australian journalist Cheng Lei to her home and family in Melbourne after more than three years in detention in China.

THE TRIAL OF CHENG LEI STATEMENT

Australian, U.S. Press Leaders Condemn China’s Secretive Prosecution and Detention of TV Journalist. 

WITHDRAWAL OF INVITATION FOR THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO SPEAK AT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA

The Board of the National Press Club of Australia has withdrawn the invitation to the Russian Ambassador to speak at the Club.

Upcoming Speakers

Tue
23
Apr
2024

Wally Lewis AM

Rugby League Legend & Dementia Australia Ambassador

'Living with probable CTE and my hopes for change'

Wally Lewis AM, rugby league legend and Dementia Australia Ambassador, will address the National Press Club of Australia on his experiences of living with probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy and his hopes for what federal funding could achieve for the community.

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Wed
24
Apr
2024

Reece P Kershaw APM & Mike Burgess

Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police & ASIO Director-General

'Address to the National Press Club of Australia'

Reece P Kershaw APM, Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police & Mike Burgess, ASIO Director-General, will Address the National Press Club of Australia.

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Wed
1
May
2024

Dr Angela Jackson, Besa Deda & Dr Aruna Sathanapally

National Chair of the Women in Economics Network, Lead Economist at Impact Economics and Policy, Chief Economist of Westpac’s Business Bank, CEO of the Grattan Institute

'Women in Economics Network Pre Budget Address'

Dr Angela Jackson, National Chair of the Women in Economics Network & Lead Economist at Impact Economics and Policy, Besa Deda, Chief Economist of Westpac’s Business Bank & Dr Aruna Sathanapally, CEO of the Grattan Institute will address the National Press Club of Australia for the Women in Economics Network Pre Budget Address.

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An iconic Canberra venue providing a premium social setting for professionals, the National Press Club hosts public debates and private discussions that shape Australia today and into the future. A vigorous champion of media freedom, we are a home away from home for journalists, decision-makers and influencers alike. 

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