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Matt Carroll AM – SOLD OUT
Chief Executive Officer Australian Olympic CommitteeSport 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'.
AOC Chief Executive Officer Matt Carroll lays out what needs to happen for Australia to seize the opportunity of Brisbane 2032.
Australia can create a lasting legacy for sport and the community. But this needs action now – any delay will destroy this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Mr Carroll explains how investment in sport will positively impact the economy, Australia’s physical and mental health, Indigenous reconciliation and sustainability.
Monday, 27 March 2023
Arrival 11:30am, Lunch served 12pm, Address commences 12:30pm, Concludes 1:30pm
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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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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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Tue
4
Apr
2023
Georgie Stone OAM
Australian actress, writer and transgender rights advocate
'Address to the National Press Club of Australia '
Georgie Stone OAM, Australian actress, writer and transgender rights advocate, will make her Address to the National Press Club of Australia. This Address is in partnership with Women in Media.
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Wed
5
Apr
2023
Philip Lowe
Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia
'Sydney Address to the National Press Club of Australia'
Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, addresses the National Press Club at a special event at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney.
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Tue
18
Apr
2023
The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme & Minister for Government Services
'Address to the National Press Club of Australia '
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 National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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Wed
19
Apr
2023
Meg O'Neill
CEO Woodside
'Address to the National Press Club of Australia '
Meg O'Neill, CEO and Managing Director Woodside Energy, will Address the National Press Club of Australia.
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Wed
26
Apr
2023
Adam Bandt MP
Leader of the Australian Greens
'Address to the National Press Club of Australia'
Australian Greens Leader, Adam Bandt, will give his Address to the National Press Club of Australia.
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10
May
2023
The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP
The Treasurer of Australia
'Post-Budget Address to the National Press Club of Australia'
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24
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2023
Liz Ritchie
Chief Executive Officer Regional Australia Institute
'Rebalancing the nation – empowering regional Australia for growth'
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31
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Taryn Brumfitt
Australian of the Year 2023
'Address to the National Press Club of Australia '
Taryn Brumfitt, Australian of the Year 2023, will Address the National Press Club of Australia.
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2023
Senator Bill Nelson & Pam Melroy
NASA Administrator & Deputy Administrator
'"The Artemis Generation: The Future of U.S.-Australia Space Collaboration".'
Senator Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator & Pam Melroy, Deputy Administrator, will Address to the National Press Club of Australia on "The Artemis Generation: The Future of U.S.-Australia Space Collaboration".
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22
Mar
2023
The Hon Ed Husic MP
MINISTER FOR INDUSTRY AND SCIENCE
'Believing in science and acting on science: revitalising science frameworks in Australia'
Federal Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic addresses the National Press Club as part of Science and Technology Australia’s annual Science Meets Parliament series on the importance of science for the Albanese Government.
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21
Mar
2023
Dr Kerry Schott AO
Chair of the Carbon Market Institute
'The Safeguard Mechanism and navigating Australia’s path to Net Zero" '
Dr Kerry Schott AO, Chair of the Carbon Market Institute, will Address the National Press Club of Australia focusing on The Safeguard Mechanism and navigating Australia’s path to Net Zero".
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