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.

2018 Human Rights Oration

To celebrate Human Rights Week, join us on Thursday 13 December for this year’s Human Rights Oration with author, journalist and screenwriter Benjamin Law.

Previous speakers

With links to recordings and transcripts where availble

• 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)