National Press Club is a broad church of political power; ministerial, bureaucratic, corporate and media in Canberra and hosts the public debates that will shape Australia today and into the future.
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. We recognise the efforts and achievements of our members, who are making journalistic contributions that will change the course of history.
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Freedom of the Press
AUSTRALIAN JOURNALIST CHENG LEI RELEASED STATEMENT
By Maurice Reilly | ceo@npc.org.au The National Press Club of Australia welcomes the return of Australian journalist Cheng Lei to her home and family in
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
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
