MEDIA ALERT: Bridget Archer, David Pocock, Tony Smith

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WHO: Bridget Archer MP, Senator David Pocock, former Speaker of the House Tony Smith

WHEN: 11:15am today (Wed 20/3)

WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra

CONTACT: Anil Lambert 0416 426 722 / Matt Coughlan 0400 561 480

About us:

The McKinnon Prize is Australia’s independent, non-partisan award for outstanding political leadership. It is a rare opportunity to recognise outstanding Australian political leadership, providing a crucial counterbalance to widespread mistrust and cynicism.

The McKinnon Prize was first awarded in 2017. Previous recipients include Senator Penny Wong, Dr Helen Haines, Tony Smith, Mayor Teresa Harding, Greg Hunt, Dr Anne Aly and Mayor Teresa Harding.

The McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership is a collaboration between the Susan McKinnon Foundation and the University of Melbourne.

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