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Reception NPC January 28, 2025
WITHDRAWAL OF INVITATION FOR THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO SPEAK AT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA
By Maurice Reilly| ceo@npc.org.au Invitations to speak at the Club were made some weeks ago to both the Russian Ambassador, Alexey Pavlovsky, and the […]
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WITHDRAWAL OF INVITATION FOR THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO SPEAK AT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA
Reception NPC January 28, 2025
THE TRIAL OF CHENG LEI STATEMENT
By Maurice Reilly| ceo@npc.org.au Australian, U.S. Press Leaders Condemn China’s Secretive Prosecution and Detention of TV Journalist. Washington, D.C. / Canberra March 31, 2022 […]
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THE TRIAL OF CHENG LEI STATEMENT
NPC Coordinator October 5, 2025
Statement on the Killing of Journalists in Gaza
Statement on the Killing of Journalists in Gaza ‹ International Association of Press Clubs
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Statement on the Killing of Journalists in Gaza
NPC Coordinator October 14, 2025
Chris Hedges – Statement by the National Press Club
Chris Hedges – Statement by the National Press Club
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Chris Hedges – Statement by the National Press Club
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🎟️ Request Seats
  1. Find the event and click to view details
  2. Enter seats needed (up to 8 per request)
  3. Click Request Seats to submit
  4. You'll receive an email when approved
⏳ If full, you'll be added to the waitlist and notified when seats become available.
👥 Add Attendee Details
  1. Go to My Reservations
  2. Find your Approved reservation
  3. Click Update Details
  4. Fill in: Name, Email, Dietary Requirements
  5. Click Save All Details
⚠️ Complete details before the cut-off!
🗑️ Remove an Attendee

Need to release a seat or remove someone from your booking?

  1. Go to My Reservations
  2. Click Update Details on your reservation
  3. Find the attendee and click Remove
  4. Confirm by clicking Yes, Remove
💡 You can also release empty seats you haven't filled yet.
🚫 Only available before the deadline.
➕ Request Additional Seats

Need more seats after your initial booking?

  1. Go to My Reservations
  2. Click Update Details
  3. Scroll to Request Additional Seats
  4. Enter quantity (1-8) and click Request
  5. Wait for admin approval
📧 You'll receive an email when approved.
👔 Group Reservations

Corporate members can view and manage team bookings:

  1. Go to My Reservations
  2. Switch to Group Reservations view
  3. See all bookings made by your team
  4. Update details or request seats for any member
🏢 Group admins can manage reservations for all team members.
❌ Cancel a Reservation
  1. Go to My Reservations
  2. Click Cancel on your reservation
  3. Confirm by clicking Yes, Cancel
🚫 Only available before the deadline.
🏷️ Understanding Statuses
🟡 Pending 🟢 Approved 🔵 Waitlist 🔴 Cancelled ⚫ Declined
  • Pending — Waiting for admin approval
  • Approved — Your seats are confirmed
  • Waitlist — Event full, you're in queue
  • Cancelled — You cancelled the booking
  • Declined — Request not approved
⏰ Important Deadlines
  • Cut-off: Typically 72 business hours before event
  • Business hours: Monday–Friday only
  • Attendee details: Must complete before cut-off
  • Cancellation: Only before deadline
💡 72 business hours ≈ 3 working days. Weekends are excluded from the countdown.
How many seats can I request?
You can request up to 8 seats per request. Need more? Submit additional requests after approval.
What happens if an event is full?
You'll be added to the waitlist and receive an email notification when seats become available.
Can I remove an attendee from my booking?
Yes! Go to Update Details, find the attendee, and click Remove. You can also release empty seats you haven't filled.
Can I request more seats after my initial booking?
Yes. Open your reservation, scroll to "Request Additional Seats", enter quantity (1-8), and submit for approval.
What are "business hours"?
Monday to Friday only. Weekends are excluded from deadline calculations. 72 business hours = ~3 working days.
Can I see my team's reservations?
Yes, if you're a corporate group member. Switch to "Group Reservations" view to see and manage all team bookings.
Will I receive email notifications?
Yes! You'll receive emails when your reservation is approved, declined, or when waitlist seats become available.
Can I cancel my reservation?
Yes, but only before the registration deadline. After that, cancellation is not possible.
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