Vernon Parker Oration and Annual Dinner 2026

The 2026 Vernon Parker Oration will be delivered by

Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AO RAN, Chief of Navy.

19 May 2026

National Ballroom, Hotel Realm

18 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600

The 2026 McNeil Prize will be presented during the evening to a recipient who has made an outstanding contribution to the operational capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy

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