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The Board of the National Press Club of Australia has withdrawn the invitation to the Russian Ambassador to speak at the Club.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

Wed
20
Mar
2024

Professor Sharath Sriram

Professor

'Science Meets Parliament Address to the National Press Club of Australia'

Professor Sharath Sriram, will Address the National Press Club of Australia for the 'Science Meets Parliament Address to the National Press Club of Australia'.

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Tue
26
Mar
2024

The Hon. Mary Wooldridge

Chief Executive Officer of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)

'Accelerating gender equality in Australian workplaces'

The Hon. Mary Wooldridge, Chief Executive Officer of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), will address the National Press Club of Australia on "Accelerating gender equality in Australian workplaces".

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Wed
27
Mar
2024

June Oscar AO – SOLD OUT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner

'What next? First Nations Gender Justice'

June Oscar AO, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, will Address the National Press Club of Australia in partnership with Women in Media on "What next? First Nations Gender Justice". 

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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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