President Hugh de Kretser
Hugh de Kretser has played a critical role in advancing human rights in Australia for more than 2 decades.
Summary
- Position
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President
- Term dates
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30 July 2024 - present
About Hugh de Kretser
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Experience
Hugh de Kretser has played a critical role in advancing human rights in Australia for more than 2 decades.
Before joining the Commission, he was the CEO of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, the first formal truth-telling process into historical and ongoing injustices experienced by First Peoples in Victoria.
He previously worked as the Executive Director of the Human Rights Law Centre and the Executive Officer of the Victorian Federation of Community Legal Centres.
Hugh has also served as a Commissioner of the Victorian Law Reform Commission and a Director of the Sentencing Advisory Council. He has held a range of not-for-profit board, governance and advisory positions including for Flourish Australia, the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations, knowmore and the National Association of Community Legal Centres.
He has worked as a community lawyer, managing the Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre and started his legal career advising companies on employment and anti-discrimination law.
Videos
Human rights are the blueprint for a decent, dignified life for all.
Speeches and articles
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