The District Conference is the business meeting of the District, and includes both business sessions (to address administrative matters, the election of officers for the following Zonta Biennium, and consider bylaws of the District and so on) and information sessions (on important issues which affect the status of women in Australia and around the world).

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As the home of Federal Parliament from 1927 to 1988, Old Parliament House is synonymous with some of Australia’s most important moments, including the declaration of war in 1939 and the dismissal of the Whitlam Labor Government in 1975. Today Old Parliament House is a nationally listed heritage site and award-winning tourist attraction. In 2009, OPH is unveiling its new role with the Museum of Australian Democracy.

The District 24 Conference will be held in the Members Dining Rooms. These are beautifully maintained art deco rooms have hosted some of Australia’s historic events over 60 years with many world leaders including Queen Elizabeth II.

In this classic venue, the members of District 24 will be inspired and educated by some of Australia’s leading women from a diversity of fields. 

Those confirmed as of February 2009 are:

MC for the Conference - Val Sarah, Past International President of Zonta International

District Governor of District 16 in 1986-1988 (when it encompassed all of Australia and New Zealand) and a member of the Zonta International Board for 8 years from 1992, Val is known to Zontians all over the world from her time as Zonta International President for the 1998-2000 Zonta Biennium.

It was a momentous time, embracing the celebration of Zonta’s 80th birthday in 1999, the end of a century and the dawn of a new millennium.  During this time, emails revolutionised the way Zonta conducts business, manuals needed to be revised, a legislative awareness and advocacy program came into being and a history of the organisation was written as a prelude to the centenary of Zonta in 2019.

Val tells us she is honoured to have been invited to participate in the District 24 Conference, and is looking forward to renewing friendships and listening to Zontians with enthusiastic ideas to share! 

Welcome to Canberra from Senator Kate Lundy

Senator Lundy was first elected to Federal Parliament as the Labor Senator for the ACT in 1996 at age 28. During her time in Parliament, Kate has covered a wide range of portfolios including Sport , Health, Information Technology, Arts and Youth.

As the Chair of the Standing Committee for the National Capital, Senator Lundy will welcome all delegates to the ACT.