Orations
Must attend events in partnership with The National Press Club in Canberra.
Image: Martin Ollman/NCA NewsWire Credit: Newscorp Australia
Hannah Diviney
Writer, Disability Advocate, Actress, Screenwriter, Author and Media Personality
“A lot of the people who’ve graced this stage as our leaders, our top thinkers and our most powerful have looked the same, which says a lot about the pathways to and construction of paths to opportunities for power in this country.”
Hannah Diviney
June Oscar AO
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
“When we know each other, we can listen without fear, and act together with integrity and humility, walking into a future where we lay the foundations to account for everyone and exclude no one.”
June Oscar AO
Taryn Brumfitt
Australian of the Year 2023
“Life is short, life is fleeting, so please don’t waste it being at war with your body.”
Taryn Brumfitt
Georgie Stone OAM
Australian actress, writer and transgender rights advocate
“If you want the pride and the glitter and the confetti, then you also have to stand with us when it's uncomfortable and scary.”
Georgie Stone OAM
Em Rusciano
Australian comedian, writer, singer and media presenter
“When we’re not forced to try and fit into a framework and societal structure that was built for people who aren’t like us, we can be pretty impressive.”
Em Rusciano