Occasional Speakers
The Occasional Speakers' address is a highlight of the graduation ceremony. Over the years Southern Cross University has been fortunate to feature some truly exceptional Occasional Speakers at our ceremonies.
Please note: Previous years' recordings not shown here will also be available soon.
2023 Graduation Ceremonies
Gold Coast Occasional Speaker Ms Karen Phillips 10am April 5 2023
Gold Coast Occasional Speaker Mr Dermot O'Gorman 2pm April 5 2023
Sydney Graduation Occasional Speaker Nicholas Burton Taylor AM 3pm February 24 2023
2022 Graduation Ceremonies
Gold Coast Graduation Occasional Speaker Mrs Laura Gerber MP 9.30am December 13 2022
Gold Coast Graduation Occasional Speaker Mr Ben Cox 1.30pm December 13 2022
Gold Coast Graduation Occasional Speaker Mr Justin Harrison 5.30pm December 13 2022
Lismore Graduation Occasional Speaker Mr Damian Chapelle 10am November 5 2022
Lismore Graduation Occasional Address Mrs Jane Laverty 2pm November 5 2022
Coffs Harbour Graduation Occasional Speaker Professor Pasi Sahlberg 11am September 10 2022
Coffs Harbour Graduation Occasional Speaker John Stewart 2pm September 10 2022
Sydney Graduation Occasional Speaker Lisa Blair 10am August 20 2022
Sydney Graduation Occasional Speaker Nic Brown 2pm August 20 2022
Gold Coast Graduation Occasional Speaker Marianne Wallis AM 9.30am June 30 2022
Gold Coast Graduation Occasional Speaker Miss Amanda Leigh Philp 1.30pm June 30 2022
Gold Coast Graduation Occasional Speaker Jennene Buckley 5.30pm June 30 2022
Melbourne Graduation Occasional Speaker Mr Craig Phillips AM 10am October 1 2022
Melbourne Graduation Occasional Speaker Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles 2pm October 1 2022
2021 Graduation Ceremonies
Coffs Harbour Graduation Occasional Speaker Dr Stewart Dowrick 9am June 26 2021
Coffs Harbour Graduation Occasional Speaker Professor William Edgar Boyd 12.30pm June 26 2021
Coffs Harbour Graduation Occasional Speaker Dr Ian John Hutton 4pm June 26 2021
2019 Graduation Ceremonies
Lismore Graduation Occasional Speaker Anita Bellman 10am December 13 2019
Lismore Graduation Occasional Speaker Professor Peter Harrison 1pm December 13 2019
Lismore Graduation Occasional Speaker Professor Iain Graham 4pm December 13 2019
Gold Coast Graduation Occasional Speaker Ms Sharon McDowell-Skaines 7pm November 2019