NSWCCL invites you to
Our Annual Fundraiser 2021
Sadly once again we will be unable to meet in person.
But we have a great night lined up for you to enjoy virtually.
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Opening remarks from NSWCCL President Pauline Wright |
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Address from keynote speaker Dr Anne Aly, Federal Member for Cowan and an academic who has led world renowned research into counter terrorism and countering violent extremism. Anne will discuss international parental child abduction, the inadequacy of Australia's action in complying with its obligations under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, and the impact of coercive control. Keynote speaker profile |
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Panel discussion Journalists individually shortlisted for this year's awards will talk about their work and its intended impact on Australian civil liberties discourse. |
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Christopher Knaus A Sydney-based Guardian Australia reporter, Christopher was nominated for his consistent reporting throughout the year on whistleblowers from Bernard Collaery and Witness K to Richard Boyle. Christopher's Guardian page |
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Louise Milligan |
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Mario Christodoulou Mario was nominated for coverage of the death of Tristan Naudi, a 23-year-old chef’s apprentice, who suffocated while being held down by four police officers in Lismore. In his final moments doctors warned he could not breathe. |
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Paul Gregoire Paul is a journalist who writes about social justice issues and infringements upon civil liberties. Currently, he writes for the Sydney Criminal Lawyers website. He was nominated as the 'sole voice telling the stories of the impact of the overreach of terrorism and surveillance powers and the harms caused by aggressive policing' by David Shoebridge MLC. Paul's Sydney Criminal Lawyers page |
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Samantha Maiden A Walkley Award winner for her coverage of federal politics, Samantha is political editor for news.com.au. She was nominated for her exclusive report revealing Brittany Higgins' rape allegation, which dominated the headlines for months and set off multiple inquiries and investigations into workplace culture and mass rallies across Australia. Samantha's news.com.au page |
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| 8.10 | Audience Q&A with the panel. Please send any questions for the panel (plus who in particular your question is for) to [email protected]. |
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Winners announced:
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| 8.30 | Close |
If you can't join us, please consider making a donation to NSWCCL to help continue to defend and extend our human rights.
WHEN
October 14, 2021 at 7:00pm - 11pm
WHERE
Online (via Zoom)
