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The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

Strengthening our democracy. Valuing our diversity. Building our future.

The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, known as the Hawke Centre, is a community-focused centre devoted to generating ideas and solutions to achieve cohesive, sustainable societies. We engage with local and international communities through public learning activities including lectures, seminars, alliances and research projects.

Nelson Mandela

"I commend the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre for its efforts in strengthening democracy, valuing cultural diversity and building the future through its public program, research institute and library. Such values are necessary if we are to create sustainable societies and a peaceful world."

 Nelson Mandela, International Patron     


  • Think – Connect – Act

    Think - Connect - Act

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    About the Hawke Centre
  • Knowing the Impact

    Knowing the Impact – Count me in

    Wednesday 30 May, 6.00pm, Allan Scott Auditorium

    Count me in - a forum on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal People

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  • Rights, hearts and minds

    Rights, hearts and minds: Towards a national culture of human rights

    Thursday 14 June, 6.00pm, Allan Scott Auditorium

    Towards a national culture of human rights: Hon Catherine Branson QC, Human Rights Commissioner

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