Edited by Chris Wallace

The Seymour Biography Lecture provides eminent life writers with an opportunity to explore the business and craft of biography, autobiography or memoir.

The Ray Mathew Lecture supports and promotes Australian writing.

The Kenneth Myer Lecture invites an eminent Australian to make a significant statement on a broad subject of interest to them.

Our flagship lectures are made possible by the generous support of our donors.

The Eric Rolls Memorial Lecture highlights the work of Australia’s environmental scientists and writers.

The Ann Moyal Lecture is given by a distinguished speaker on a contemporary question that draws on such fields of knowledge as science, environment, ecology, history, anthropology, art, and technological change.

Join us for the 2025 Kenneth Myer Lecture, presented by Professor Brett Sutton AO.

Join us in Melbourne for the 2025 Kenneth Myer Lecture, presented by Professor Brett Sutton AO.

The 2025 Ann Moyal Lecture presented by Dr Ken Henry AC, titled What We Must Fix First.

The 2024 Ann Moyal Lecture delivered Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla, titled A smart vision for a sustainable future: SMaRT technologies and MICROfactories™ creating sustainable materials and products from waste.

In 2023, the Kenneth Myer Lecture was delivered by Professor Glyn Davis AC.