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The Board of the National Press Club of Australia has withdrawn the invitation to the Russian Ambassador to speak at the Club.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

Fri
1
Dec
2023

Robert Nioa

Group Chief Executive of NIOA

'Developing Australia’s defence industrial base – a time for urgency, optimism and action'

Robert Nioa the Group Chief Executive of NIOA, will Address the National Press Club of Australia on 'Developing Australia’s defence industrial base – a time for urgency, optimism and action'

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Mon
4
Dec
2023

Catherine Colonna

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs

'Address to the National Press Club of Australia'

Catherine Colonna, the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will Address The National Press Club of Australia.

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Tue
5
Dec
2023

Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC

Vice-Chancellor & President of the Australian National University

'Building resilient – and resurgent – democracies for the 21st century'

Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC, Vice-Chancellor & President of the Australian National University, will address the National Press Club of Australia on Building resilient – and resurgent – democracies for the 21st century.

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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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