The Hon. Joan Kirner AC

The Hon Joan Kirner AC was the former Premier of Victoria, and Our Community Ambassador. Joan remained active in public affairs after her resignation from Parliament. She will be remembered for her tireless work promoting women's rights, conservation, and education. In 2012, Joan was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for her work in advancing equality for women, and for her political achievements in the 1980s and 1990s.

The Hon. Joan Kirner AC in action

The 2012 Joan Kirner Social Justice Oration

The Hon. Joan Kirner AC, Cr Stephen Mayne, Luke Ryan, Cr Samantha Dunn & Angela Savage

The Great Debate: Local Government is the best level of Government to reform and assist communities

The Hon. Joan Kirner AC, The Hon Clare Martin MLA, Brett de Hoedt & Joan Hughes

The Great Debate: Income Tax Should be Increased to Assist with Australia's Economic Recovery

The Hon. Joan Kirner AC, Meredith Carter, Debbie Kilroy, Jenny McGregor & Stella Young

The Great Debate: In the Face of the Enormity of Global Threats, Local Action is a Waste of Time

Anne Dunn, The Hon. Joan Kirner AC, Waleed Aly, John Roskam & Karyn Walsh

The Great Debate: Elected Governments should decide on community priorities because the only place to influence policy is through elections

The Hon. Joan Kirner AC, Jacqui Katona, Peter Kenyon, Assoc. Prof. Dr Christopher Newell AM & Hutch Hussein

The Hon. Joan Kirner AC