Tanya Hosch AM Exclusively represented by Claxton Speakers International
		Congratulations to all recipients of the 2026 Australia Day Honours List. We are delighted to celebrate Claxton Speakers International exclusive speaker Tanya Hosch AM, who was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to the community through social policy, and as a tireless advocate for diversity and inclusion. Tanya’s AM recognises a lifetime of principled leadership and quiet determination. From her groundbreaking role as the first Indigenous executive at the AFL, where she led lasting reforms in inclusion, gender equity and anti-vilification, to her pivotal work with the Recognise movement and the Referendum Council that delivered the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Tanya has consistently worked to create change that is both meaningful and enduring. Beyond these national milestones, Tanya continues to give generously through her governance and advisory roles across culture, education and finance, including the National Library of Australia, the National Australia Bank First Nations Advisory Group and the Australian National University Council. This honour reflects not only her extraordinary contribution, but the respect and trust she has earned across communities - and the impact she continues to make through leadership grounded in integrity, courage and care. Click here for full profile

 

Dr Kirsten Banks Astrophysicist
	Congratulations to Kirsten Banks, who has been named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list in the Social Media, Marketing & Advertising category. Recognised for her extraordinary impact as an astrophysicist, science communicator and content creator, Kirsten has built a global audience by making space science accessible, engaging and inspiring for people of all ages. A proud Wiradjuri woman, Kirsten is passionate about breaking down barriers in STEM and creating greater visibility for First Nations voices in science. Through her speaking, media work and digital platforms, she continues to spark curiosity about the universe while encouraging the next generation to see themselves in spaces they may never have imagined possible. This recognition celebrates not only her growing influence across science communication, but her commitment to education, representation and meaningful cultural impact. Click here for full profile

 

Anna Funder Exclusively Represented by Claxton Speakers International
		Claxton Speakers are delighted to welcome one of Australia’s most acclaimed and awarded writers - Anna Funder - to our talent stable. Anna is the prize-winning author of the international bestseller Wifedom - hailed as a “masterpiece” and named a Notable Book of 2023 by The New York Times, as well as Book of the Year by The Times, The Economist, The Financial Times, and The Telegraph (UK). Anna’s signature works tell true stories of courage, resistance, conscience, and love - illuminating the human condition in times of tyranny and surveillance. Alongside her books, her writing extends to essays, feature articles, and opinion pieces published in leading international publications. She is a former international human rights lawyer, with a background in human rights, constitutional law, and treaty negotiation. Funder is a former DAAD Fellow in Berlin, Australia Council Fellow, and Rockefeller Foundation Fellow. She has lived in Paris, Berlin, and Brooklyn, and now lives in Sydney, Australia. Click here for full profile

 

Rob Caslick Social Entrepreneur | Founder & CEO of Two Good Co
	Rob Caslick believes that extraordinary results rarely come from extraordinary people - they come from ordinary people who learn how to embrace discomfort, take ownership and back themselves when it matters most. That belief has guided Rob's journey from elite athlete to founder of Two Good Co., a social enterprise creating opportunities for women rebuilding their lives after homelessness and domestic violence. His story is one of purpose, resilience and the willingness to step into uncertainty in pursuit of meaningful change. Click here for full profile