Kenneth Myer Lecture
Established in 1990, the Kenneth Myer Lecture invites an eminent Australian to make a significant statement on a broad subject of interest to them.
The Lecture is named for Kenneth Baillieu Myer AC who was Chairman of the National Library Council from 1972 to 1982 and a long-time friend of the Library.
Kenneth Myer lectures
Professor Glyn Davis, 2023
Professor Megan Davis, 2022
Professor Peter Greste, 2019
- Press Freedom in Australia and Why it is in Crisis (transcript)
- Press Freedom in Australia and Why it is in Crisis (audio)
Laura Tingle, 2018
Anne Summers AO, 2017
- 20/20 Vision: Where is Australia Headed? (transcript)
- 20/20 Vision: Where is Australia Headed? (audio)
Kim Williams AM, 2016
Professor Mick Dodson AM, 2015
Professor Brian Schmidt, 2014
- Science and Society: Exploring the Role of Research in Australian Lives (transcript)
- Science and Society: Exploring the Role of Research in Australian Lives (audio)
Professor Julian Disney, 2013
Kerry O'Brien, 2012
Hugh Mackay, 2011
Maggie Beer, 2010
Professor Ian Frazer, 2009
Professor Tim Flannery, 2008
Michelle Grattan AO, 2007
Geoffrey Robertson QC, 2006
Tim Costello AO, 2005
Harry Seidler AC, OBE, 2004
Professor Fiona Stanley, 2003
The Hon. Fred Chaney AO, 2002
Professor Peter Doherty, 2001
Sir Gustav Nossal, 2000
Jillian Broadbent, 1999
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28 Feb 2024
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