
Selection panel
Winners of the McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership will be decided by a selection panel formed from a diverse group of distinguished Australians.
Panellists for the 2021 Prize are:

Hon Julia Gillard AC
Former Prime Minister of Australia

Hon Mike Baird
Former Premier of New South Wales

Mr Dennis Richardson AO
Former Diplomat and Public Servant (Chair)

Mr Robin Bishop
Founding Partner, BGH Capital

Professor Tom Calma AO
Chancellor, University of Canberra

Ms Peta Credlin AO
Journalist

Ms Caitlin Figueiredo
Co-Chair of the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition

Ms Ronni Kahn AO
Founder, OzHarvest

Ms Catherine Livingstone AO
Chair of Commonwealth Bank

Ms Katherine McConnell
Founder and CEO of Brighte

Ms Annika Smethurst
Journalist

Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM
Chancellor, Macquarie University

Professor Michael Wesley
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International, the University of Melbourne
The McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership is a collaboration between the Susan McKinnon Foundation and the University of Melbourne.