Various levels of Australian Rostrum ran youth competitions in the early 1970s.
In 1974, the various NSW local competitions were combined into a statewide "Voice of Youth" competition.
In 1975, Voice of Youth went national, the first national final being held in Canberra.
This competition continues today.

1974 saw the creation of the "ACT Rostrum Critics Club", a group devoted to improving critiques in the ACT.

Until 1978, Rostrum in Australia was restricted to men but in that year, the national constitution was changed to allow the entry of women.
However, women could not become a member without the Dais council in their state or territory also changing their rules to allow it.
Within a few months there were female members in all states except Western Australia, which remained male only until 1986.

Also in 1978, a new club was founded in the UK – Rochdale Rostrum.

The release of "History of ACT Rostrum" by Roy Ayrton and Tom Trebilco was another 1978 event.
Tom was later awarded an MBE for his Rostrum work.
Various levels of Australian Rostrum ran youth competitions in the early 1970s. In 1974, the various NSW local competitions were combined into a statewide "Voice of Youth" competition. In 1975, Voice of Youth went national, the first national final being held in Canberra. This competition continues today.
1974 saw the creation of the "ACT Rostrum Critics Club", a group devoted to improving critiques in the ACT.
Until 1978, Rostrum in Australia was restricted to men but in that year, the national constitution was changed to allow the entry of women. However, women could not become a member without the Dais council in their state or territory also changing their rules to allow it. Within a few months there were female members in all states except Western Australia, which remained male only until 1986.
Also in 1978, a new club was founded in the UK – Rochdale Rostrum.
The release of "History of ACT Rostrum" by Roy Ayrton and Tom Trebilco was another 1978 event. Tom was later awarded an MBE for his Rostrum work.
Australian Rostrum