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| Larissa Brown |
Sustainability Leadership
The impact of environmentalist Larissa Brown is such that she is recipient of the 2008 Australian Young Environmentalist of the Year; is a member of the Ministers Reference Council on Climate Change Adaptation and spoke for the environment at the 2008 Prime Minister’s 2020 Summit. Her reach is international; from interviewing the world’s most influential sustainability leaders to representing at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, saving big cats in Bolivia and a forest in Costa Rica. Founder and executive director of the Centre for Sustainability Leadership, Larissa supports everyday Australians make sustainable decisions for better communities and workplaces. |
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| Geraldine Doogue |
Respected journalist and television presenter
Award winning journalist and television presenter, Geraldine Doogue is perhaps best known for her host role on ABC TV’s social issues show Compass, and formerly with ABC radio program Life Matters. A recipient of the Churchill Fellowship for social and cultural reporting, Geraldine is also recognised with an Officer of the Order of Australia for services to the community and media. |
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| Pru Goward MP |
Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Pru Goward, former Sex and Age Discrimination Commissioner and recipient of a Centenary Medal for services to journalism and women’s rights, is nominated as one of Australia’s top cultural and industrial relations influencers. Her speeches are published, she is author of A Business of Your Own, a study of success strategies for women in business, and has authored a biography of former Prime Minister, John Howard. Pru is described as an articulate and captivating presenter with a sharp intellect. |
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| Nick Greiner |
Former NSW Premier and Treasurer
Nick Greiner’s NSW government is clearly remembered as being a world leader in public sector reform, including privatisation, private infrastructure provision, contracting and financial management. In power from 1988 to 1992, a notable legacy of Nick’s rein is his establishment of the widely supported ICAC. Today, his knowledge and business acumen make him an in-demand consultant to wide-ranging industries in Australasia and the Asia-Pacific region. He holds a number of directorships with some of Australia’s leading companies. |
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| Hon Paul Keating |
Former Prime Minister
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating is considered one of the greatest leaders in our country’s history. His election to the top job was on the strength of his 7 year role as Treasurer, where he was applauded for a range of economic reforms that transformed the Australian economy. His leadership saw the formation of a National Training Authority, superannuation scheme and implementation of the Mabo legislation recognising land rights for indigenous Australians. Paul’s knowledge of international and local issues makes him an engaging and respected speaker. |
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| Thomas Keneally |
Schindler’s List author
Thomas Keneally is one of Australia's most popular and prolific writers, having published more than 30 novels, dramas, screenplays and books of non-fiction. He is also one of its most distinguished, winning numerous prizes including the Booker for Schindler's Ark, later made into Academy Award winning film Schindler’s List. A fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Tom is also widely known as the founding chairman of the Australian Republican Movement. This garrulous character describes himself as a free-thinking hedonist. |
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| Sallyanne Loane |
Respected Journalist and Radio Host
Journalist, author and former radio host of ABC’s 702 Morning program, Sallyanne is one of Australia’s most respected journalists with over 25 years in the business. Her extensive experience reporting on political, social and consumer issues in the international and local arenas draws a loyal and growing audience. Author of What Women Want and Losing John, Sallyanne is renowned for her talent, tenacity and challenging spirit. |
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| Major General Jim Molan |
Defence Force Leader
Retiring from The Australian Army in July 2008 after 40 years service, Major General Molan has seen service across a broad range of command appointments in operations, training and diplomatic genres. US Ambassador Negroponte wrote, “Molan excelled as a soldier diplomat in the complicated political and military environment of Iraq....he provided the wise counsel and strong leadership necessary for our success in creating a democratic, secure and free Iraq....Major General Molan literally made history and helped reshape the Middle East.” Fluent in Indonesian, a helicopter pilot, Commander of an Infantry Battalion, Commander of Australian Defence Colleges, service in East Timor and Solomon Islands all provided the necessary training and experience when in his posting to Iraq was promulgated. Major General Molan was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the Australian Government and the Legion of Merit by the United States Government.
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| Laurie Oakes |
Foremost political commentator
Sunday Morning News political commentator, Laurie Oakes has had a long and distinguished career reporting, interviewing and commentating on Australia’s political landscape. Laurie is renowned for his cutting interviews and ability to obtain leaked information. In 1997, Laurie used leaked documents to break the "travel rorts saga" that ended the careers of three Ministers and several other high ranking politicians and staffers. He has several political books to his name for which he is highly regarded. |
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| Michael Pascoe |
Finance Commentator & Journalist
Michael was one of the first to specialise in financial journalism in commercial broadcasting. He is well known to Australians as the Finance Editor of The Nine Network with at least weekly appearances over 18 years. He has the ability to interpret complex finance issues or world events and explain them to broadcast and live audiences. He has a tremendous grasp of world financial markets and their impact on our economy. He provides thought provoking opinions and tests the theories of our politicians and economists. He is a fabulous Emcee and after dinner speaker. |
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| Dr Graeme Pearman |
Award Winning Scientist and Environmentalist
Dr Graeme Pearman, highly awarded scientist, passionate environmentalist and advisor to former US Vice President Al Gore on environmental issues and controversial documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Internationally regarded for his work, Dr Pearman is an influencer in media, governmental and industry body circles and is instrumental in bringing climate change to the Australian awareness. His tenacity, dedication and expertise in the field of science and the environment is currently channelled through his own consultancy, and a Directorship role with the Monash University Sustainability Institute. |
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| Graham Richardson |
Political Power Broker
'Richo' has been one of our most effective and colourful politicians. He retired as a federal cabinet minister in 1994, but his behind the scenes influence continues today. He was snapped up by the Nine Network as a special political commentator, was on the board of the Sydney Olympics and Mayor of the Olympic Village. His grasp of the political landscape and nose for the mood of the electorate keeps him in demand as an advisor to many groups. His presentations are peppered with colourful anecdotes and laced with his incisive humour. He pulls no punches. |
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| Dr Keith Suter |
International Affairs Commentator
Best known for his expert commentary role on global affairs on the Seven Sunrise program, Keith is a huge thinker. His depth of understanding of global issues, terrorism, law, cultures, and business is extraordinary. He's a leading academic and member of the exclusive 'Club of Rome'with only 100 members which include Mikhail Gorbachev, Bill Gates and Al Gore. He was voted 'Australian Communicator of the Year in 2004. |
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