# Event Details - **Event Name**: Special Event: Tampa - 25th Year Anniversary - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a special event commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Tampa affair.About this EventTAMPA The Turning Point – Exclusive Screening and Panel DiscussionIn August 2001, the Australian Government refused permission for the Norwegian freighter MV Tampa to enter Australian waters after it rescued 433 asylum seekers, predominantly Hazara people fleeing Afghanistan, from a distressed fishing vessel in international waters. The vessel was also carrying five crew members.The decision sparked intense political debate in the lead-up to the 2001 Federal Election and led to a diplomatic dispute between Australia and Norway.More than two decades later, the Tampa affair remains one of the most significant and contested events in modern Australian history. Its impact continues to shape discussions around asylum seekers, migration policy and humanitarian responsibility, both in Australia and internationally.Many regard it as a defining moment that influenced public attitudes towards refugees across Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States.To mark the 25th anniversary of this pivotal event, the ABC will premiere TAMPA The Turning Point, a landmark three-part documentary series produced by Mint Pictures.Developed with support from ABC and Screen Australia, in association with Screen NSW, the series explores the human and political consequences of the Tampa affair through the perspectives of asylum seekers, the ship's captain, political leaders and members of the Australian community whose lives were touched by the events.Join us at the Australian National Maritime Museum for an exclusive screening of the first episode, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring:The Honourable Alexander Downer AC – Former Minister for Foreign AffairsAbbas Nazari – Afghan refugee and survivor of the Tampa rescueDr Madeline Gleeson – Deputy Director, Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW SydneyThe discussion will be moderated by David Marr, award-winning author and journalist.Tickets: $35 ANMM Members: $25Not a Member ? Sign up here https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/63b26840-9bad-11f1-983c-1bff49ef6413-rimg-w1200-h600-dc486868-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/63c5a220-9bad-11f1-983c-1bff49ef6413-rimg-w1114-h740-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg MV Tampa lifebuoy, 2001 Part of the ANMM CollectionObject number: 00038284 Dimensions Overall: 750 mm x 100mm, 6.7 kg ANMM Collection Gift from Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/63d8b4f0-9bad-11f1-983c-1bff49ef6413-rimg-w1107-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Life jacket from the MV Tampa, 2001 Part of the ANMM CollectionObject number 00038283 Dimensions Overall (Open, laid flat, excluding loose white strap): 120 x 430 x 720 mm, 640 g ANMM Collection Gift from Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/642b8fe0-9bad-11f1-983c-1bff49ef6413-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg Copies of David Marr and Marian Wilkinson's Dark Victory (2003), Abbas Nazari's After the Tampa: From Afghanistan to New Zealand (2021), and Madeline Gleeson's Offshore: Behind the wire on Manus and Nauru (2017) available to purchase and sign in person on the night.Agenda?: 04:30 PMMuseum doors open ?: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PMIntroductions ?: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PMTAMPA The Turning Point Screening?: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PMPanel Discussion followed by Q&A?: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PMBook Signings?: 07:30 PMEvent Concludes - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sydney/special-event-tampa-25th-year-anniversary/100001992792270325 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 35, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sydney - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum - **lat**: -33.869509 - **long**: 151.19863699999996 - **full address**: The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Special Event: Tampa - 25th Year Anniversary - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/77c5c6bb63dcbb1aa00790b8bef9aeaca50edbeb7d2e1d3acbd6b6ec4fc456d0-rimg-w1096-h597-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786465605 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Special Event: Tampa - 25th Year Anniversary being held? - **A:** Special Event: Tampa - 25th Year Anniversary takes place on Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Special Event: Tampa - 25th Year Anniversary? - **A:** Special Event: Tampa - 25th Year Anniversary is organized by Australian National Maritime Museum - Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Special Event: Tampa - 25th Year Anniversary is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sydney, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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