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The Board of the National Press Club of Australia has withdrawn the invitation to the Russian Ambassador to speak at the Club.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

Wed
17
Apr
2024

The Hon. Richard Marles MP – SOLD OUT

Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Minister for Defence and the Federal Member for Corio

'Launch of the National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program'

The Hon. Richard Marles MP,  Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Minister for Defence and the Federal Member for Corio, will Address the National Press Club of Australia on "Launch of the National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program".

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Tue
23
Apr
2024

Wally Lewis AM

Rugby League Legend & Dementia Australia Ambassador

'Living with probable CTE and my hopes for change'

Wally Lewis AM, rugby league legend and Dementia Australia Ambassador, will address the National Press Club of Australia on his experiences of living with probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy and his hopes for what federal funding could achieve for the community.

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Wed
24
Apr
2024

Reece P Kershaw APM & Mike Burgess

Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police & ASIO Director-General

'Address to the National Press Club of Australia'

Reece P Kershaw APM, Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police & Mike Burgess, ASIO Director-General, will Address the National Press Club of Australia.

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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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