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The Board of the National Press Club of Australia has withdrawn the invitation to the Russian Ambassador to speak at the Club.

DETENTION OF CHENG LEI STATEMENT

The Board of the National Press Club of Australia calls for the release of Australian journalist Cheng Lei from detention in China so she can return home to her family.

Upcoming Speakers

Wed
31
May
2023

Taryn Brumfitt – SOLD OUT

Australian of the Year 2023

'A new era: Changing how we feel, think and talk about our bodies'

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A FUTURE DATE DUE TO COVID: Taryn Brumfitt, Australian of the Year 2023, will Address the National Press Club of Australia in partnership with Women in Media, on 'A new era: Changing how we feel, think and talk about our bodies'. All ticket holders will be contacted by the Club.

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Thu
1
Jun
2023

Senator the Hon Don Farrell

Special Minister of State, Minister for Trade and Tourism, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate

'Address to the National Press Club of Australia'

Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Special Minister of State, Minister for Trade and Tourism, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate, will Address to the National Press Club of Australia.

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Tue
6
Jun
2023

Professor Manu Platt

ASMR Medallist 2023

'Address to the National Press Club of Australia '

Professor Manu Platt, ASMR Medallist 2023, will make his Address to the National Press Club of Australia.

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