Australia Day Address

Since its inception in 1997 and in a fitting build up to Australia Day, the Australia Day Address has become one of the nation’s most important and successful Australia Day initiatives. The Address taps into the essence of what the 26th January is all about – celebrating and reflecting on our national spirit.

Eminent Australians are invited to provide their own unique perspective on issues such as the nation’s identity and the challenges that confront our society. Past speakers include Dr Tim Flannery, Robyn Nevin, Peter Garret and David Bussau.

The Australia Day 2008 Address was delivered by
The Honourable James Jacob Spigelman AC and is posted here for you to download and read from 8:00pm on Tuesday 22 January 2008.

What did you think of the 2008 Australia Day Address? Have Your Say.

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The Address will also be broadcast on ABC Radio National 576AM on Saturday 26 January 2008 after the 7:00pm News Bulletin. It will also be repeated on Monday 28 January 2008 after the Midday new at 12:05pm.