NSWCCL 2020 Fundraiser: First Nations justice webinar
NSWCCL’s online First Nations justice panel discussion was held on 11 September 2020, and featured Judge Myers AM, Sarah Hopkins, Teela Reid and NSWCCL President Nicholas Cowdery AO QC. Our panelists...
View ArticleRule of Law webathon
Black Lives Matter - an Australian perspectiveNSWCCL hosted Australia's contribition to the International Rule Of Law Webathon on Weds 5 May 2021. You can view our session with others from around the...
View Article2021 Annual fundraiser & awards
And the winners were:Excellence in civil liberties journalism - open: Paul Gregoire Excellence in civil liberties journalism - young journalist: Kate AllmanThe Kafka award for the most egregious public...
View ArticleThe case for a Federal ICAC - National Press Club of Australia
Our President Pauline Wright spoke to the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on the 1st of December 2021 arguing for a federal Independent Commission Against Corruption.
View ArticleChallenges in establishing a federal integrity commission - Melbourne University
Our president Pauline Wright spoke to the 'Administrative Challenges in Practice' class at Melbourne University on the 30th of March 2022 discussing the challenges in establishing a federal integrity...
View Article2022 Annual Dinner and Excellence in Civil Liberties Journalism Awards
We thank Councillor Yvonne Weldon for taking the time to attend our dinner to Welcome us on behalf of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council. It was an honour to have Cl Weldon join us on...
View Article2022 End of year drinks!
Thanks very much to the ArtHouse Hotel for hosting our end of year drinks this week. It was lovely to catch up and reflect on the year and celebrate the beginning of our 60th year anniversary in...
View ArticlePALM SUNDAY - Standing together for Refugee's and Peace
Hundreds of activists gathered at Palm Sunday rallies in early April around the country to demand the federal government give permanent visas for refugees stuck in limbo. Protesters in Sydney, Canberra...
View ArticleStand up, Fight Back: Protecting the right to protest in NSW
Our event at Sydney University Law School brought together a stellar group of activists, students, academics, lawyers and civil society. We know that activism changes history and the right to stand...
View Article60 Years Strong - 2023 Annual Dinner and Excellence in Civil Liberties...
We again thank Councillor Yvonne Weldon for taking the time to attend our dinner to Welcome us on behalf of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council. It was an honour to have Cl Weldon join us on...
View ArticleCelebrating our 2023 Life Members
The NSW Council for Civil Liberties (NSWCCL) recently bestowed Honourary Life Memberships upon four exceptional individuals who have dedicated many decades to the relentless pursuit of civil liberties...
View ArticleNSW Council for Civil Liberties 2024 Annual Dinner
We again thank Councillor Yvonne Weldon for taking the time to attend our dinner to Welcome us on behalf of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council. It was an honour to have Cl Weldon join us on...
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