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National Press Club Addresses attract global decision-makers and influencers; driving the Australian debate forward.

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

Thu
1
Jun
2023

Senator the Hon Don Farrell

Special Minister of State, Minister for Trade and Tourism, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate

'Address to the National Press Club of Australia'

Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Special Minister of State, Minister for Trade and Tourism, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate, will Address to the National Press Club of Australia.

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Tue
6
Jun
2023

Professor Manu Platt

ASMR Medallist 2023

'Address to the National Press Club of Australia '

Professor Manu Platt, ASMR Medallist 2023, will make his Address to the National Press Club of Australia.

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Wed
7
Jun
2023

The Hon. Anika Wells MP

Minister for Aged Care & Minister for Sport

'Ambition For Aged Care'

The Minister for Aged Care, The Hon. Anika Wells, will present her vision for aged care and why bold ambition is needed to continue restoring the dignity of older Australians.

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Speaker Archive

Wed
24
May
2023

Liz Ritchie

Chief Executive Officer Regional Australia Institute

'Rebalancing the nation – empowering regional Australia for growth'

Liz Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer Regional Australia Institute, will make her Address to the National Press Club of Australia on 'Rebalancing the nation – empowering regional Australia for growth'. This date has changed from the 5th April 2023.

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Mon
22
May
2023

Stella Assange

Lawyer and Human Rights Defender

'Address the National Press Club of Australia'

Stella Assange, Lawyer and Human Rights Defender, will Address the National Press Club of Australia, with Jennifer Robinson, Australian Human Rights Lawyer and Barrister

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Wed
17
May
2023

The Hon Angus Taylor MP

The Shadow Treasurer of Australia

'Post Budget Reply Address to the National Press Club of Australia'

The Hon Angus Taylor MP, the Shadow Treasurer of Australia, will Address the National Press Club of Australia for his Post Budget Reply Address.

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