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 26 January is all about – celebrating and reflecting on our national spirit.
Eminent individuals are invited to provide their own unique perspective on issues such as Australia's identity and the challenges that confront our society. Past speakers include Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Sir Michael Parkinson CBE and Associate Professor Charlies Teo AM.
The 2013 Australia Day Address was delivered on Tuesday, 22 January 2013 by Kurt Fearnely OAM.
Previous Australia Day Address Speakers
2012 Australia Day Address - Associate Professor Charles Teo AM
2011 Australia Day Address - Sir Michael Parkinson CBE
2010 Australia Day Address - General Peter Cosgrove, AC MC (Retd)
2009 Australia Day Address - Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO
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
