For people who shape Australian society, the National Press Club is Australia's most recognised vehicle, an icon chosen for major statements and for initiating change. Whether the issue of the day is political, economic, corporate, diplomatic, military or societal, the National Press Club plays a significant role in Australian Society. The National Press Club is an icon institution with a membership made up of the influencers and decision makers of Australia; be they Federal or State Parliamentarians, political advisors, Government Heads of Departments, diplomatic community, academia, legal and other professions, journalists including the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery and everyday thinking Australians many of whom are leaders in their own communities.The National Press Club is Australia's best known institution for informed discussion and debate for 50 years.