Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised Australia as “the best country in the world” and told young Australians that “the best is yet to come” during his address at the National Leadership Forum in Parliament today.
Established in 1997, the Forum has grown into one of Australia’s leading leadership development initiatives, bringing together a community committed to serving and encouraging the next generation of leaders.
Over the past 26 years, more than 2,700 emerging leaders from Australia and Pacific nations have participated, representing a wide range of intellectual, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
The Forum provides young leaders with a platform to explore the principles behind their words and actions, engage with peers and established leaders, and discuss ideas and values beyond the roles they hold. In 2021, it launched a new initiative driven by alumni of past Forums, further strengthening its network of emerging leaders.
Hosted and endorsed by a bipartisan group of Members of Parliament and Senators, the Forum is co-chaired by anchor parliamentarians from both major parties. Over the last two decades, it has become a hallmark event for young Australians, fostering dialogue, connection, and leadership rooted in values and compassion.
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