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The Board of the National Press Club of Australia has withdrawn the invitation to the Russian Ambassador to speak at the Club.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

Mon
27
Mar
2023

Matt Carroll AM – SOLD OUT

Chief Executive Officer Australian Olympic Committee

'Sport Investment in Australia – the Key to Success for Brisbane 2032 and Beyond'

AOC Chief Executive Officer Matt Carroll will Address the National Press Club of Australia on "Sport Investment in Australia – the Key to Success for Brisbane 2032 and Beyond'. This date has changed from the 15th March, 2023.

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Tue
28
Mar
2023

Michele O'Neil

President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions

'Good jobs and thriving communities: The missing piece of Australia’s energy transition'

Michele O'Neil, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, will Address the National Press Club of Australia on "Good jobs and thriving communities: The missing piece of Australia’s energy transition".

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Mon
3
Apr
2023

Julian Leeser MP

Shadow Attorney-General and the Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians

'The Voice and the Road Ahead'

Julian Leeser MP, the Shadow Attorney-General and the Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians will Address the National Press Club of Australia on 'The Voice and the Road Ahead'.

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