Uncle Stewart Murray OAM Meeting Room
Level 3

Located on Level 3 of the Birrarung Building at Fed Square, the Uncle Stewart Murray OAM Meeting Room offers a premium venue experience. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and integrated high-speed WiFi, and designed by multi-award winning architecture and design firm Lyons Architecture, in collaboration with Jefa Greenaway of Greenaway Architects and Architecture Associates, this mobility accessible room, with configurable seating and tables, is ideal for a wide range of professional and creative events.

This unique space also includes exclusive access to the Federation Square Balcony, providing panoramic views over the Fed Square main plaza and stage, as well as north-facing vistas of Flinders Street Station, the iconic Young & Jackson Hotel, and the spire of St Paul’s Cathedral—making it a distinctive setting for your next meeting or event.

Room Details

• 58 m2
• Depending on configuration, maximum 20-40 seated
• Configurable seating and tables (boardroom, conference or workshop)
• An AV controlled screen (with HDMI and VgA input)
• Audio sound system and lectern
• Teleconferencing on request
• Internet and WiFi access
• Whiteboard and workshop material (butchers paper and pens)
• Exclusive access to the Federation Square Balcony
• Accessible toilet
• Tea and coffee making facility

Uncle Stewart Murray OAM, a respected elder of the Wemba Wemba people, spent the majority of his life working in Aboriginal affairs. As a young man, he also enlisted with the AIF and fought for his county in New Guinea. Later, he served in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore as well as in Japan. Uncle Stewart held many positions in the Koorie community including Director of the Aborigines Advancement League, the Regional Manager of Aboriginal Hostels, and co-­‐founder of both the Aboriginal Funeral Service and Aboriginal Legal Service. Uncle Stewart was also Chairperson of the Victorian Aboriginal Lands Council, a member of the Federal council for the Advancement of Aborigines & Torres Strait Islanders, and served on the National Tribal Council. He became the first Koorie to be appointed a Justice of the Peace. Uncle Stewart passed away in 1989, aged 63 years.