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EVAN GERSHKOVICH – STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB

The Board of the National Press Club of Australia calls for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal so he can return home from Russia in safety. The decision by a Russian court to sentence him to 16 years in prison is an outrage and an affront to press freedom.

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. 

Upcoming Speakers

Tue
8
Oct
2024

General Tom Middendorp, Chief of Defence of the Netherlands (Ret)

Chair, International Military Council on Climate and Security

'Climate change: a matter of national security'

General Tom Middendorp, Chief of Defence of the Netherlands (Ret) will Address the National Press Club of Australia on "Climate change: a matter of national security".

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Wed
9
Oct
2024

His Excellency José Ramos-Horta

President of Timor-Leste

'Address to the National Press Club of Australia'

His Excellency José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste, will Address the National Press Club of Australia.

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Thu
10
Oct
2024

Prof. Quentin Grafton

Professor of Economics, Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in Water Economics and Transboundary Water Governance at the Crawford School at the Australian National University

'Retelling Australia’s Water Story - How do we build a more sustainable water future?'

Prof. Quentin Grafton, Professor of Economics, Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in Water Economics and Transboundary Water Governance at the Crawford School at the Australian National University, will Address the National Press Club of Australia on "Retelling Australia’s Water Story - How do we build a more sustainable water future?".

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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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