Annual History Lecture 2023: Thomas Mayo

Annual History Lecture 2023: Thomas Mayo

(registrations close on at midnight on 31 August for catering purposes)

The Annual History Lecture is an event produced & presented by the History Council of New South Wales every year, which aims to engage and educate the community about the vitality, diversity and meaning of history and its practice through the eyes of historians and others prominent in public history.

In 2023 the Annual History Lecture will be presented for the first time in Western Sydney at the Western Sydney Startup Hub in the North Parramatta Heritage Precinct.  The speaker is Thomas Mayo, signatory to Uluru Statement from the Heart signatory and Voice to Parliament campaigner.

Thomas will discuss the history and significance of the Voice to Parliament. Thomas will speak about the long journey to this constitutional moment today, when all Australians will face a unique opportunity to answer the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Event details

Ticket price includes:

• Cocktail party (drinks and canapes)
• The lecture
• Q&A with Thomas Mayo

Event Organiser: The History Council of NSW, Inc.

Registrations are essential.  Bookings will go fast. Limit of 90.

Event website for further information: https://historycouncilnsw.org.au/home/annual-history-lecture-general-information/annual-history-lecture-2023/

Contact: programs@historycouncilnsw.org.au

Ph:  0418 811522

Supported by NSW Government through Create NSW.

Photo credit:  Martin Ollman

Note:  this session will be recorded (audio only) and may be broadcast on the ABC in the future.  Photographs of the event and attendees will also be taken and will be used in our Annual Report, on our website and social media channels.  Please let us know at the event if you do not want your photograph taken.