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The National Press Club hosts public debates and private discussions that shape Australia today and into the future. Home of the national conversation, we’re proud to be Australia’s most recognised forum for discussion and debate. 

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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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Thu
7
Dec
2023

The Hon Bill Shorten MP – SOLD OUT

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Minister for Government Services

'The NDIS Review'

The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Minister for Government Services will address the National Press Club of Australia on "The NDIS Review".

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Speaker Archive

Wed
29
Nov
2023

Jessica Rudd

Chief Executive Officer of The ParentHood

'Address to the National Press Club of Australia'

Jessica Rudd, the Chief Executive Officer of The ParentHood, will address the National Press Club of Australia.

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Tue
28
Nov
2023

The Hon Pat Conroy MP

Minister for Defence Industry Minister For International Development & The Pacific

'Delivering AUKUS – the nuts and bolts of the biggest industrial uplift in a generation'

The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry, Minister For International Development & The Pacific will Address the National Press Club of Australia.

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Thu
23
Nov
2023

Andrew Hall

Insurance Council of Australia Executive Director & CEO

'Addressing the protection gap'

Andrew Hall is the Executive Director and CEO of the Insurance Council of Australia, He will address the National Press Club of Australia.

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