Law Award shortlist announced
The Australian Human Rights Commission has today announced the shortlist for the Law Award category of the 2009 Human Rights Medals and Awards.
Commission President Cathy Branson, said the Law Award category (which is sponsored by the Law Council of Australia) was one of seven categories in the prestigious Human Rights Awards and Medals event.
“The Law Award recognises those who are working in the legal system towards law reform or in other ways to promote equality or assist those more vulnerable members of our community whose rights may have been overridden or are at risk,” Ms Branson said.
“All those individuals or organisations who nominated for this year’s Law Award should be commended for their efforts to promote and advance the human rights in Australia through the practice of law.”
The shortlist for the 2009 Law Award is:
- Gregory Malcolm McIntyre SC
- The Human Rights Law Resource Centre
- Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
- Mental Health Legal Centre
- Women’s Legal Services NSW
Shortlists for all the Award categories can be found at www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards/shortlist.html
Award winners will be presented with their trophies at the annual gala luncheon at the Grand Ballroom, Sheraton on the Park Hotel, Sydney, on Thursday, 10 December 2009. Winners of the prestigious 2009 Human Rights Medal and Young People’s Human Rights Medal will also be announced on the day, which will have ABC Television personality and 2009 Andrew Olle Media lecturer Julian Morrow, as MC.
Another highlight of the day is the annual Human Rights Day Oration to be delivered by Commission President Cathy Branson.
Tickets to awards are selling fast – they are $70 or $45 concession, which includes a two-course luncheon, drinks and entertainment. Phone 02 9284 9618 or go to hrawards@humanrights.gov.au to order tickets.
Media contact: Louise McDermott (02) 9284 9851 or 0419 258 597.
