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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)