The National Press Club hosts public debates and discussions that shape Australia now and into the future. Home to national conversations with decision-makers and influencers; driving the national debate forward.
The National Press Club hosts public debates and discussions that shape Australia now and into the future. Home to national conversations with decision-makers and influencers; driving the national debate forward.
Former Prime Minister and Australia's Former Ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd is now the Global CEO of the Asia Society. Dr Rudd addresses the Press Club on the topic "Navigating Australia's Future in an Uncertain World".
Kevin Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Santos, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Australia's energy opportunity in an uncertain world".
Chanel Contos, CEO of Teach Us Consent, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Algorithmic funnels and division: the systematic promotion of outrage, misogyny, and radicalisation online".
Universities Australia Chair Professor Carolyn Evans delivers a 'State of the Sector Address' to the National Press Club.
Daniel Mulino, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Protecting Consumers and the Promise of Superannuation in an Evolving Financial System".
Senator Andrew Bragg, Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, addresses the Press Club on the topic "Australia's housing necessities" amidst the huge pressure on the traditional Australian political system.
Megan Spindler-Smith, Sophie Cusworth and Dr Martin Laverty, address the National Press Club on the topic "Reasonable or Necessary? Debating changes to the NDIS".
Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Energy Security in an Uncertain World".
Dr Doug Hilton, Chief Executive of Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "How sovereign science can help Australia navigate the decade ahead".
Rohan Pike, Dr Nick Coatsworth and Mary Aldred, address the National Press Club on the topic "Illicit tobacco - It is costing Australia heaps".
Natalie Siegel-Brown, Inspector-General of Aged Care, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "The Math Ain't Mathin': Is Australia funding independence or decline?"
Pat Conroy, Minister for Defence Industry addresses the National Press Club on the topic 'Progressive Patriotism: A Labor approach to defence capability, defence industry and reform'.
Tim Duggan, Chair of the Digital Publishers Alliance, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Big Tech, Bigger Questions: The Future of Australian Media".
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Ted O'Brien addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Foreign Policy Starts at Home".
Senator Pauline Hanson, Leader of One Nation, addresses the National Press Club of Australia for the "Leaders Address to the National Press Club".
Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Rebuilding Trust: The Future of Australia's Charities and Community Life".
Michael Wright, Secretary of the Electrical Trades Union of Australia, joins Alison Pennington, Chief Economist at the McKell Institute, for a National Press Club address on the topic "Powering Australia's Future".
Michael Liebreich, Co-Managing Partner of EcoPragma Capital and CEO of Liebreich Associates, addresses the National Press Club of Australia on the topic "Whatever the question, clean energy is the answer".
Clare O'Neil, Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Cities, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Homes for Australia: Reforming Australia's Broken Housing System".
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth addresses the Press Club to outline how the Government will reform Employment Services across Australia to create a responsive, effective and dignified system.
Mick Mulvaney, Former Chief of Staff to Donald Trump, and Joe Hockey, Australia's Former Ambassador to the US, provide their insights on current geopolitical events from the global energy crisis to the US midterm elections.
Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson addresses the National Press Club for the Post-Budget Reply Address.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers his post-Budget Address to the Press Club from the Great Hall at Parliament House.
Luci Ellis, Chief Economist Westpac Group, Jo Masters, Chief Economist of Barrenjoey Capital Partners and Dr Aruna Sathanapally, CEO of the Grattan Institute, deliver the Women in Economics Network Pre-Budget Address.
Amanda Lacaze, CEO and Managing Director of Lynas Rare Earths speaks about "An historical perspective on the slow awakening of the West to the importance of the rare earths industry and challenges for governments today".
Hugh de Kretser, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission addresses the National Press Club of Australia on the topic "The Australian Human Rights Assessment 2026".
Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Defence, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Real spending for real capability: National Defence Strategy in-reply".
Mark Butler, Minister for Health and Ageing, and the Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, addresses the National Press Club.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles addresses the National Press Club on the "Launch of the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program".
Dr Danielle McMullen, President of AMA, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Underpinning Australia's healthcare system: strengthening the base, not the facade".
Senator Matt Canavan, Leader of The Nationals, Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism, delivers his first leaders Address to the National Press Club.
Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, addresses the National Press Club.
Martin Parkinson, Chancellor of Macquarie University and former Treasury Secretary joins Violet Roumeliotis, Chief Executive Officer of SSI on the topic "The productivity boost we're missing: Activating Australia's skills".
Israel's Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman addresses the National Press Club.
Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell, will speak about the new free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union and discuss how the Albanese Government is navigating the shifting nature of global trade.
Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius addresses the National Press Club of Australia on the topic 'Germany and Australia: Partners in an Era of Strategic Competition'.
Senator Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Smarter, Stronger, Safer: A Future Made in Australia backed by R&D".
Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, addresses the National Press Club on "The Outlook for Global Energy Markets and implications for Energy Security, Competitiveness and Sustainability".
Ulrik Haagerup, founder and CEO of Constructive Institute, addresses the National Press Club of Australia on the topic "Is Journalism Part of the Problem for Democracy? And how do we become part of the solution?"
Mike Doustdar, President and CEO of Novo Nordisk, addresses the National Press Club of Australia on the topic "How Australia Can Lead the World Against Chronic Disease".
Allegra Spender, the Independent MP for Wentworth, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Tax White Paper #1: Personal Taxation Fit for the Future".
Tahlia Isaac, Founder/CEO of Project: herSELF delivers Women in Media International Women's Day Address on 'Australia's broken social contract: How supporting incarcerated women can reduce crime and create safer communities'.
Professor Toby Walsh, Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales, addresses the Press Club on the topic "AI, boom or doom".
David Crisafulli, Premier of Queensland, addresses the National Press Club of Australia on the topic "Queensland's Next Generation Economy".
Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, addresses the National Press Club on the topic "Russia's War on Ukraine: An Alternative Narrative".
Christopher Pyne, Chair of the Council on the Ageing (COTA), addresses the National Press Club on the topic "State of the Older Nation".
