Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 McKinnon Prize.

This year nominations have been invited across three categories and across all levels of elected government – federal, state, territory and local.

Following a meeting of the Selection Panel in February, the recipients of the 2023 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership have now been announced.

Read our news and find out more about the recipients of the 2023 McKinnon Prize.

2022 McKinnon Prize recipients Senator the Hon Penny Wong & Dr Helen Haines MP in conversation with Patricia Karvelas

2022 McKinnon Prize recipients Senator the Hon Penny Wong and Dr Helen Haines MP recently met Patricia Karvelas in Melbourne to discuss the importance of listening and respect in leadership.

Leaders deal in fact, not fear: Leadership lessons from Wong, Haines

Rachel Quigley

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