Join us for the US Presidential Election, 6th November, and watch the debate while enjoying a specially curated Club Lounge menu, crafted by our Executive Chef, Daren Tetley.
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Freedom of the Press
EVAN GERSHKOVICH – STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
The Board of the National Press Club of Australia calls for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal so he can return home from Russia in safety. The decision by a Russian court to sentence him to 16 years in prison is an outrage and an affront to press freedom.
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.
Upcoming Speakers
Upcoming Speakers
Wed
13
Nov
2024
Senator The Hon Simon Birmingham
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator for South Australia
'Friends, old & near: securing Australia’s interests in a contested world'
Senator The Hon Simon Birmingham, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator for South Australia, will Address the National Press Club of Australia on "Friends, old & near: securing Australia’s interests in a contested world".
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19
Nov
2024
Dr Geoff Raby AO
Australian Ambassador to China 2007-2011, Chairman, Geoff Raby & Associates
'Great Game On: China’s ascendency in Eurasia and the West’s Chussia Anxiety'
Dr Geoff Raby AO, Australian Ambassador to China 2007-2011, Chairman, Geoff Raby & Associates, will Address the National Press Club of Australia on "Great Game On: China’s ascendency in Eurasia and the West’s Chussia Anxiety".
View DetailsWed
20
Nov
2024
Dr Nick Bryant
Former BBC Foreign Correspondent
'The Consequential Country: Australia & the World Annual Lecture'
Dr Nick Bryant, Former BBC Foreign Correspondent, will Address the National Press Club of Australia on "The Consequential Country".
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