National Press Club of Australia

Hosting public debates and private discussions that shape Australia today and into the future, the iconic National Press Club is Canberra’s premium social setting for professionals. The National Press Club is a vigorous champion of media freedom and a home away from home for journalists, decision-makers and influencers alike. Proud to be Australia’s most recognised forum for discussion and debate, the National Press Club is nestled right in the heart of Canberra’s parliamentary triangle, ideally located close to Parliament House, the federal parliamentary press gallery, embassies and public service departments. As a profession, journalism comes with its own risk and can be a solitary endeavour. The National Press Club is a place where the media’s work is celebrated, professional networks developed and the freedom to do that work, fiercely protected. The prestigious Westpac National Press Club address provides a regular platform for change-makers to deliver major statements and initiate public discussion. Those invited to stand behind the hallowed lectern possess an unparalleled breadth of ideas. The scale of their potential influence is immense, as demonstrated by the media coverage and national conversation that follows a televised National Press Club address.