The 56th Annual General Meeting of the New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties (NSWCCL) was held at the Sydney Town Hall Council Chamber, George Street Sydney on Wednesday 23rd October.

Pauline Wright stepped down from the President's role after 12 months. A vote of thanks was recorded for Pauline's contribution over her time as President. We wish Pauline well in her future endeavours.

Read Pauline's President's Report HERE. 

Outgoing President Pauline Wright, with incoming President Nicholas Cowdery AO QC at the 2019 CCL AGM

NSW Council for Civil Liberties welcomes Nicholas Cowdery AO QC as the 2019-20 President

Nicholas Cowdery AO QC was elected NSWCCL President. He was the Director of Public Prosecutions for New South Wales from 1994 to 2011, and served as President of the International Association of Prosecutors from 1999 to 2005.

Mr Cowdery was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in June 2003, and an Officer of the Order in June 2019 in recognition of his distinguished service to the law, to the protection of human rights, to professional legal bodies, and to the community. 

We welcome Nick to the President's role and look forward to progressing our work and advocacy during his term as President.

The following members were elected to the Executive Committee:

Policy motions relating to climate action, the Religious Freedom Bill and press freedom and whistleblowers were considered and adopted at this year's AGM. 

We look forward to furthering our advocacy on civil liberties and human rights issues with our new Committee and Executive over the coming year.

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