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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

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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Tue
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".

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Wed
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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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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