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.
Information about the 2009 Australia Day Address will be delivered by Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO on Tuesday 20 January 2009.
It will be posted here for you to download from 8.00pm. Have Your Say on the 2009 Australia Day Address.
The Address will also be broadcast on ABC Radio National 576AM on Monday 26 January after the Midday news at 12:05pm. It will be repeated again at 5.05pm
Previous Australia Day Address Speakers
2008 Australia Day Address - The Hon. James Jacob Spigelman AC
2007 Australia Day Address - Kim Williams
2006 Australia Day Address - David Bussau
2005 Australia Day Address - Richard Pratt
2004 Australia Day Address - Robyn Nevin
2003 Australia Day Address - Rick Farley
2002 Australia Day Address - Dr Tim Flannery
2001 Australia Day Address - Dr Bryan Gaensler
2000 Australia Day Address - Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue
1999 Australia Day Address - Phoebe Fraser
