The annual EMILY's List Australia Oration is a premier event with a speech presented by a distinguished feminist leader. Alumni include:

2011: Julia Gillard AC

2013: Dr. Anne Summers AO

2014: Sara Dowse

2015: Nova Peris OAM

2016: Hon Dr Anne Aly MP

2017: Hon Tanya Plibersek MP

2018: Prof. Gillian Triggs

2019: Rosie Batty AO

2020: No oration was held

2021: Sally McManus

2022: Hon Linda Burney MP