The John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library (JCPML) Anniversary Lecture is an annual event that commemorates the anniversary of John Curtin’s death, with speakers of public interest invited to present on a topic of their choice.
In December 2021 we were delighted to host The Hon Kim Beazley as our speaker who presented a lecture titled ‘Facing existential threats: Curtin to now’. It was a considered look at Australia’s foreign policy and how we protect our country. You can read the lecture notes on our website or watch the lecture recording.
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Beazley’s lecture marked 20 years since he first delivered the JCPML Anniversary Lecture. His 2001 lecture titled ‘John Curtin’s abiding vision’ can be found on our website.
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Written by Sara Culverhouse, Communications Officer
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