The National Library is the proud home of several annual and bi-annual lectures, where leading creative minds and writers are given a platform to explore topics and projects that are close to their heart.

Our flagship lectures are made possible by the generous support of our donors.

Kenneth Myer Lecture

The Kenneth Myer Lecture invites an eminent Australian to make a significant statement on a broad subject of interest to them.

Kenneth Myer Lecture

Ann Moyal Lecture

The Ann Moyal Lecture is given by a distinguished speaker on a contemporary question that draws on such fields of knowledge as science, environment, ecology, history, anthropology, art, and technological change.

The Ann Moyal Lecture has been established with a generous bequest from the late Dr Moyal and her estate.

Ann Moyal Lecture

Seymour Biography Lecture

The Seymour Biography Lecture provides eminent life writers with an opportunity to explore the business and craft of biography, autobiography or memoir.

Seymour Biography Lecture

Ray Mathew Lecture

The Ray Mathew Lecture supports and promotes Australian writing.

Ray Mathew Lecture

Eric Rolls Memorial Lecture

The Eric Rolls Memorial Lecture highlights the work of Australia’s environmental scientists and writers.

Eric Rolls Memorial Lecture

The National Library of Australia acknowledges Australia’s First Nations Peoples – the First Australians – as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and gives respect to the Elders – past and present – and through them to all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Cultural Notification

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website contains a range of material which may be considered culturally sensitive including the records of people who have passed away.

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