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CPAC Australia is sending winners of our annual Shark Bite competition on an expenses paid trip to visit CPAC USA in Dallas, Texas from March 25-28. WHO CAN APPLY? You must be: 1. Aged 18-25 (as at March of 2026) 2. Hold a valid Australian Passport 3. Able to attend for the entirety of CPAC USA from March 25-28 HOW TO ENTER? Ensure first that you're a member of Club CPAC - you can join for FREE as a student HERE Create a short video (60 seconds max) explaining why you should join us at CPAC USA 2026 Compose a written message supporting your video of up to 300 words Email your submission to events@cpac.network APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7 - DON'T MISS OUT! 

We’re honoured to welcome The Hon. Tony Abbott AC , former Prime Minister of Australia, to the CPAC Australia 2025 speaker lineup. From repealing costly green taxes to launching Operation Sovereign Borders and delivering free trade agreements with China, Japan and South Korea, Abbott reshaped Australia's direction on the economy, national security and global engagement, delivering bold reform with unwavering conviction. His return to the CPAC stage this September is set to be a major highlight. Learn more about Tony Abbott His appearance rounds out an extraordinary lineup including Liz Truss , Dan Wootton , Dominic Frisby , Leo Kearse , Jack Posobiec Jacinta Nampijinpa Price , Ted O’Brien , and many more. Tickets are selling fast. Join us for what will be a landmark event.

We’re pleased to announce that Matt Schlapp , Chairman of the American Conservative Union, and the driving force behind CPAC USA, is returning to CPAC Australia 2025. Matt is one of the most influential conservative figures in the United States - the man behind the movement that helped reshape Republican politics. In fact, President Donald Trump credits Matt with giving him the idea to run for president . Watch the clip He’s bold, unapologetic and laser-focused on defending freedom. If you’ve seen him live before, you know you’re in for a powerful session. If you haven’t then this is the year to change that! Secure your place.

We’re proud to welcome Senator Bridget McKenzie , Leader of the Nationals in the Senate and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, to the CPAC Australia 2025 lineup. A proud regional Victorian and trailblazer in federal politics, Bridget has served in vital portfolios from Agriculture and Rural Health to Emergency Recovery. She champions the communities that are often forgotten, pushing for infrastructure investment, better connectivity, and real jobs for regional Australia. Learn more about Bridget McKenzie She joins a growing lineup of principled voices headed to Brisbane this Secure your place.

We’re thrilled to announce that Jack Posobiec will be speaking live at CPAC Australia 2025. A bold voice in US politics, Jack is a veteran intelligence officer, senior editor at Human Events, and a leading figure in the global conservative movement. With millions of followers online, he’s become one of the most influential commentators shaping the cultural and political battlefront. Learn more about Jack Posobiec He joins a powerhouse international lineup including Dominic Frisby , Corey DeAngelis , Kimberley Fletcher , Dan Wootton, and the Rt. Hon. Liz Truss , plus many more! This will be one of our most anticipated sessions.

Rowan Dean , Rita Panahi and James Morrow from Outsiders will be broadcasting LIVE from CPAC and you're invited! Don't miss your chance to join the live audience of one of Australia's top conservative TV shows. Outsiders will be airing live from CPAC on Sunday, September 21 from 9am . This is a great opportunity for you to engage directly with the hosts. They join a powerhouse lineup including international speakers Liz Truss , Dan Wootton , Corey DeAngelis , Kimberley Fletcher and Dominic Frisby, plus fellow Aussies Jacinta Price , Sall Grover , CPAC Chairman Warren Mundine and Senator Matt Canavan! Australians from across the country will be able to watch the CPAC conference online through our media supporters at Sky News Australia. If you’d like to share the conference with friends or family who won’t be there on the weekend, you can let them know it will be available to stream online at SkyNews.com.au/Subscribe . Tickets are moving fast. Don't miss your seat.

We’re excited to welcome Senator Matt Canavan to the CPAC Australia 2025 speaker lineup. After years of challenging Net Zero from within the Coalition, Matt’s persistence just paid off: the Queensland Liberal National Party has officially voted to scrap its 2050 Net Zero commitment. This is a turning point, and it wouldn’t have happened without Matt’s unrelenting voice. 👉 Learn more about Matt Canavan  He joins a standout lineup of bold conservatives ready to speak their minds in Brisbane this September. 🎟️ Be in the room. Get your tickets today.

We’re honoured to announce that The Rt Hon Liz Truss , former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is returning to the stage at CPAC Australia 2025. Known globally for her unapologetic commitment to low taxes, small government and free markets, Liz Truss remains one of the most prominent and unfiltered voices for conservative values in British politics today. Her insights on global threats to freedom, economic reform, and the dangers of socialist ideology will be a CPAC highlight. 👉 Learn more about Liz Truss She won’t be the only Brit making waves in Brisbane. Joining her at CPAC are: 👉 Dominic Frisb y – financial satirist and author 👉 Dan Wootton – independent commentator and broadcaster 👉 Leo Kearse – returning libertarian comedian 👉 Alex Phillips – journalist, analyst and former MEP 👉 Connor Tomlinson – political commentator and policy director 🎟️ With this UK line-up, CPAC 2025 will be one of the most talked-about conferences of the year. Don't miss it!

We’re pleased to welcome Ted O’Brien MP , Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Treasurer, to CPAC Australia 2025. A seasoned business leader with deep Asia-Pacific experience, Ted now holds one of the most important portfolios in Australian politics. With a sharp economic lens and a commitment to conservative values, he’s helping shape the policy direction of a future Coalition government. 👉 Learn more about Ted O’Brien He joins a standout CPAC lineup including Pauline Hanson , Jacinta Nampijinpa Price , Dan Wootton , Corey DeAngelis , Kimberley Fletcher , Dominic Frisby , Dr Nataliya Ilyushina , Nick Goiran MLC and Sall Grover . 

We’re proud to announce Senator Pauline Hanson will join the CPAC Australia 2025 speaker lineup. Leader of One Nation and one of the most recognisable figures in Australian politics, Pauline Hanson has spent nearly three decades standing up for national sovereignty, border protection, and the forgotten voices of regional and working Australians. With a fearless voice that cuts through the noise, she brings sharp insights and straight talk to the CPAC stage in Brisbane this September. 👉 Learn more about Pauline Hanson She joins a powerhouse lineup including international speakers Dan Wootton , Corey DeAngelis , Kimberley Fletcher and Dominic Frisby, plus fellow Aussies J acinta Price , Sall Grover , CPAC Chairman Warren Mundine and many more!

We’re proud to welcome back Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to CPAC Australia 2025. A proud Warlpiri–Celtic woman from Alice Springs, Jacinta has represented the Northern Territory in the Senate since 2022. She rose to national prominence as a leading voice in the successful ‘No’ campaign against the 2023 Voice to Parliament referendum, earning respect across Australia for her unapologetic defence of unity, personal responsibility and common sense.  Her straight-talking style and commitment to practical change make her one of the most compelling voices in Australian politics today. 👉 Learn more about Jacinta Nampijinpa Price She joins a lineup of bold voices including international speakers D an Wootton , Corey DeAngelis , Kimberley Fletcher and Dominic Frisby, plus fellow Aussies Alex Antic, Nataliya Ilyushina , Tali Shine , Nick Goiran, Sall Grover and CPAC Chairman Warren Mundine !