Annual Fundraising Luncheon
2022 saw a successful return to our Annual Luncheon after the pandemic caused cancellations in 2020 and 2021. We look forward to welcoming members and guests to our 27th Annual Fundraising Luncheon to be held at NSW Parliament House on 11 September 2023.
Since 1995, an Annual Luncheon has been held in September at the Strangers’ Dining Room, NSW Parliament House, Sydney with a prestigious woman guest speaker. This Luncheon is the major fundraiser for the Library. All are welcome at the Annual Luncheon and the Library is proud that students from public and private schools across the state attend.
Last year’s guest speaker was Sam Mostyn AO, formerly President of Chief Executive Women. Sam is an advocate for women in the areas of gender equity, First Nations and domestic violence. She spoke about caring: ‘What, and who, do we care about in Australia in 2022?’
Join us for a stimulating and entertaining afternoon. Please contact the Library for further information or any special requests.
Annual Luncheon Speaker 2024
Speaker: The Honourable Justice Virginia Bell AC
Date and place: Monday 16 September, 11.45 am for 12.20 pm, Strangers’ Room, NSW Parliament
The Hon. Virginia Bell AC, SC served as a Justice of the High Court of Australia for 12 years from 2009. She was the fourth woman to be appointed to the High Court. For over 35 years Justice Virginia Bell’s service to the law has been outstanding.
Justice Bell began her legal career as a volunteer at the newly established Redfern Legal Centre. During her seven years at the legal centre, she was involved in landmark civil liberties cases and was a driving force behind establishing the Prisoners’ Legal Service.
Justice Bell was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2012, the citation noting her eminent service to the judiciary and to the law through leadership in criminal law reform and public policy development, to judicial administration, and as an advocate for the economically and socially disadvantaged.
We look forward to welcoming The Hon Justice Virginia Bell to our Luncheon. This is your opportunity to hear from one of our legal luminaries and support our Annual Fundraising Luncheon.
Attached is the Annual Luncheon booking form 2024
Annual Luncheon archive
The Annual Luncheon archive shows the guest speakers and their topics since 1995.
