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ICMI's Legal and Political Speakers all have a thorough knowledge of this highly specialised field.

With backgrounds in either politics or law – and frequently both - our speakers are qualified to provide expert commentary on the legal and political issues affecting all aspects of everyday life.

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Speaker Paul Barry Speaker Paul Barry
Born in England, he has lived in Australia since 1986 and is now one of the country’s most respected journalists. His films for the ABC’s Four Corners in the early 1990s won him every major TV award.
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Speaker Peter Beattie Speaker Peter Beattie
Premier of QLD 1998 - 2007
Speaker Kim Beazley Speaker Kim Beazley
Former Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party.
Speaker Michael Bevan Speaker Michael Bevan
The “Pyjama Picasso”, Michael Bevan has cemented his place in Australian cricket history and combined with the pride he feels in representing the country, he makes a perfect sporting role model.		 Speaker Andrew Bolt Speaker Andrew Bolt
Andrew Bolt is Australia’s most most read social commentator, and, some complain, the most controversial.
Speaker Tim Bowden Speaker Tim Bowden
Journalist, broadcaster and social historian, Tim Bowden is a best-selling author and former host of TV's popular Backchat programme.		 Speaker John Brogden Speaker John Brogden
John Brogden is the CEO of the Investment & Financial Services Association of Australia (IFSA).
Speaker John Brown Speaker John Brown
As Minister for Sport and Tourism in the Hawke Ministry, John Brown was the key person who put Australia into its legendary boom in the 1980's. 		Speaker Mal Bryce Speaker Mal Bryce
In the last 25 years Mal has worked as a cabinet minister, company director, corporate manager, and senior consultant.
Speaker Hon Fred Chaney AO Speaker Hon Fred Chaney AO
In 2007 he is chairing the Consultation Committee on a Human Rights Act for Western Australia.		 Speaker General Peter, AC, MC Cosgrove Speaker General Peter, AC, MC Cosgrove
Former Australian Chief of Army, General Cosgrove is a highly recognisable Australian, and the 2001 Australian of the Year.
Speaker Bryan Dawe Speaker Bryan Dawe
Bryan Dawe is one of Australia’s finest political satirists. He has enjoyed a long, successful career writing and performing on national radio, television and film.		 Speaker Stefano De Pieri Speaker Stefano De Pieri
Stefano De Pieri is the passionate and charismatic ‘Cook’ from Mildura.
Speaker Alexander Downer Speaker Alexander Downer
Alexander Downer retired from politics in 2008 after an amazing 24 years. Prior to that he was a highly successful career diplomat. In every respect Alexander Downer has served his country with enormous energy, passion, dedication and integrity.... “For nearly 12 years he strutted the world stage, dining and talking with the most influential politicians in the world.”		 Speaker Ted Egan Speaker Ted Egan
Edward (Ted) Joseph Egan is a long-term Territorian and has spent many years living in Alice Springs. During his earlier career with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs he was mainly in the bush, employed as a Patrol Officer, Reserve Superintendent, Teacher and District Officer.
Speaker Sir Bob Geldof Speaker Sir Bob Geldof
Humanitarian, pop star, broadcaster and businessman		 Speaker Pru Goward Speaker Pru Goward
Journalist, broadcaster, commentator and current Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner.
Speaker Professor Ian Harper Speaker Professor Ian Harper
Ian Harper has been described as "one of Australia's most distinguished economists".		 Speaker Hon. Bob Hawke Speaker Hon. Bob Hawke
Former Prime Minister
Speaker Don Henry Speaker Don Henry
Don Henry, ACF Executive Director. 		Speaker Dr John Hewson Speaker Dr John Hewson
Economic and financial expert with experience in academia, business, government, media and finance.
Speaker Michael Hourigan Speaker Michael Hourigan
Michael Hourigan is an experienced and sought after international presenter for major conferences and congresses around Australia. In recent times he has delivered over twenty keynote presentations in addition to workshops and seminars in every State in Australia.		 Speaker John Howard Speaker John Howard
John Howard's leadership, determination and vision are hallmarks of a career navigated during an era of unprecedented prosperity and change.
Speaker Tracee Hutchison Speaker Tracee Hutchison
Tracee Hutchison is an extensively experienced writer, broadcaster, author and producer with over 20 years experience in radio, television and print. Tracee has considerable experience as an event MC and facilitator with a particular focus on social justice issues.		 Speaker Paul Keating Speaker Paul Keating
Paul Keating was elected to the Australian Parliament in 1969 and in 1975 became the youngest ever federal minister, holding the portfolio of Minister for Northern Australia in the Whitlam government.
Speaker Hon. Jeff Kennett Speaker Hon. Jeff Kennett
Premier of Victoria from 1992 - 1999. 		Speaker Ian Kiernan, OA Speaker Ian Kiernan, OA
A greatly influential environmentalist whose leadership is an inspiration to all.
Speaker Alan Kohler Speaker Alan Kohler
Alan hosts the ABC TV weekly Business Program 'Inside Business' seen nationally on Sunday mornings.		 Speaker Chris Masters Speaker Chris Masters
Chris Masters is the longest serving reporter on Australia’s longest running current affairs television program, Four Corners. His record remains intact despite leaving the program in 2009.
Speaker Stephen Mayne Speaker Stephen Mayne
Stephen Mayne is a Walkley Award winning journalist who for 10 years worked for major Australian newspapers as a reporter, business editor, gossip columnist and chief of staff.		 Speaker Kim McKay Speaker Kim McKay
Co-founder, Clean Up Australia & Clean Up the World. Kim McKay has worked for over 25-plus on every continent in media, sustainability and social marketing. A highly skilled communicator and entrepreneurial marketer, Kim has created and managed many large scale and visionary international projects.
Speaker Jim Molan Speaker Jim Molan
Jim Molan, best-selling author of Running the War in Iraq, was awarded Thinker of the Year in recognition of his unique work as an Australian general leading 300‚000 troops‚ including 155‚000 Americans in Iraq.		 Speaker William Mulholland Speaker William Mulholland
A lawyer, actor, performer and member of the original Melbourne cast of “Cats”, William began his performance career in the world of musical theatre and the stage. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts his performance credits include “Godspell”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “Barnum”, “A Chorus Line” “Annie” and “Julius Caesar”. He has also worked with the Victorian State Opera, the Australian Ballet Company and Australian Contemporary Dance Company.
Speaker Christine Nixon Speaker Christine Nixon
Christine was the 19th Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, the first woman to become a police commissioner in Australia.		 Speaker Ruth Ostrow Speaker Ruth Ostrow
RUTH OSTROW is one of the country’s leading Body Mind Soul writers, educators and Keynote speakers.
Speaker Jeff Oughton Speaker Jeff Oughton
Jeff Oughton is an independent and insightful economic and financial educator and expert. He provides practical and forward-looking advice in an optimistic and entertaining manner tailored to a wide range of audiences. 		Speaker Guy Pearse Speaker Guy Pearse
Guy Pearse is a former political adviser, lobbyist and speechwriter who decided that a genuine and effective Australian response to climate change was more urgent than practicing the political ‘dark arts’.
Speaker Steve Posselt Speaker Steve Posselt
Steve has been a civil engineer in the water industry for more than three decades, being very active in many areas and associations. In the 1970s he thought that as engineers we understood rivers and water quite well. But, in the past decade he has come to understand that we know very little and, even worse, we do not seem prepared to learn.		 Speaker Suresh Rajan Speaker Suresh Rajan
Suresh Rajan is one of Perth’s best known accountants and financial planners through his appearances as economics commentator on Channels 7, 9, 10, ABC TV and Radio 6PR and 6AR and contributions to Business News.
Speaker John Schumann Speaker John Schumann
Former Singer/songwriter for Redgum, John Schumann is one of the few people who have changed the way our nation thinks. He did this with a true story – in a song called “I Was Only 19”, a song which has earned every award the music industry has to offer – some twice over. Hailed as one of the top 25 Australian songs of all time, “19” features on almost every other list of note and was recently identified by Scottish-American music author, June Skinner Sawyer, as one of the 100 songs that changed the world. 		Speaker Mike Smithson Speaker Mike Smithson
Mike Smithson is one of South Australia’s most prominent and most recognised journalists.
Speaker Dr. Keith Suter Speaker Dr. Keith Suter
Understanding and Capitalising on the ever-changing political, social and economic environment.		 Speaker Lindsay Tanner Speaker Lindsay Tanner
Lindsay Tanner practised as a lawyer then served as Victorian Secretary of the Federated Clerks Union before entering Federal Parliament in 1993.
Speaker Dominic Thurbon Speaker Dominic Thurbon
Dom Thurbon is a world top-ten debater, leading authority on Generation Y, and Managing Director of the Centre for Skills Development. 		Speaker Wilson Tuckey Speaker Wilson Tuckey
Mr Tuckey completed his National Service training and served in the Citizens Military Forces (now Reserves).
Speaker Don Watson Speaker Don Watson
Don Watson is one of Australia's most distinguished writers and public speakers.		 Speaker John Watson Speaker John Watson
Former Senator, John Watson is readily acknowledged by all and sundry as the quintessential ‘quiet achiever’. John devoted many years to strengthening Australia’s financial regulatory framework and superannuation system and his attention to detail and forensic analysis of legislation kept him away from his home State of Tasmania for lengthy periods.
Speaker Jason Yat-sen Li Speaker Jason Yat-sen Li
Jason has an Arts/Law degree with first class honours from the University of Sydney and a Masters of Law from New York University Law School, where he was Australia’s Hauser Global Fellow for 2000 and Convocation Speaker for the graduating class of 2000.
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