The Oration aims to highlight human rights issues as they apply to the everyday lives of citizens. Each year we invite prominent speakers in different fields to present their perspective on human rights.
Previous speakers
With links to recordings and transcripts where availble
- Ben Law (Dec 2018)
- Professor Megan Davis (June 2018)
- Mr Graeme Innes AO (2016)
- Dr Anita Heiss (2015)
- Professor Gillian Triggs (2014)
- Mr Geoffrey Robertson QC (2013)
- Mr Ron Merkel QC (2012)
- Mr Bernard Salt (2011)
- Mr David Marr (2010)
- Ms Muriel Bamblett (2009)
- Mr Dan Adams (2008)
- Dr Anne Summers AO (2007)
- Mr Julian Burnside QC (2006)
- Mr Andrew Demetriou (2005)
- Dr Rhonda Galbally AO (2004)
- Ms Lowitja O’Donohue (2003)
- Mr Eric Vadarlis (2002)
- Mr Xanana Gusmão (2001)
