Shaking up the Senate - Melbourne Press Club

Shaking up the Senate
Lunch with Derryn Hinch
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The Turnbull Government has scraped back to power but faces huge challenges to its legislative program
in the Senate, where minor parties and independents will hold the balance of power and call the shots.
Among the new senators from Victoria will be the oldest person ever elected to the chamber –
72-year-old Derryn Hinch. The self-styled “Human Headline” is now recasting himself as “Senator
Headline”.
After a lifetime as a tough broadcaster and tenacious social activist, Hinch is going to Canberra with a firm
agenda. His Justice Party wants tougher criminal sentencing, bail and parole reform, more resources to
combat domestic violence, a public register of convicted sex offenders and voluntary euthanasia.
In partnership with the Public Relations Insititute of Australia, the Melbourne Press Club is pleased to host
a special media lunch with Senator-elect Hinch – just before he heads off to join the new Parliament. The
event will include a Q&A panel with Club president and ABC Breakfast presenter Michael Rowland.
Date & Time
Friday 5 August 2016
12.15pm to 2pm
Venue
Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar
Level 1, Crown Metropol Hotel
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
Entrance closest to Clarendon Street
Cost
Includes two courses and a drink.
$48 members and students
$68 non-members (GST inclusive)
Bookings
Bookings close Wednesday 3 August
(bookings essential).
Book online at www.melbournepressclub.com
or phone (03) 9614 2779
Further Information
Notice of cancellation must be received no later
than 5 days prior to function or payment will be
required.
Special dietary requirements to be advised
on booking.
Melbourne Press Club (03) 9614 2779 GPO Box 769, Melbourne, VIC 3001
www.melbournepressclub.com