Walter Mikac
Walter is an advocate for strong gun control and the Founding Patron of the Alannah Madeline Foundation.
About this finalist
- Year: 2017
- Level: Finalist
- Award category: Human rights medal
About the 2017 nomination
Walter is an advocate for strong gun control and the Founding Patron of the Alannah Madeline Foundation. After the loss of his wife and two children in the tragic massacre at Port Arthur in 1996, Walter asked the then Prime Minister, the Hon John Howard, to review the nation's gun laws. Today, Walter Mikac continues to be committed to the protection and rights of children by providing a voice for victims of serious violence and/or bullying.
About the Human Rights Awards
The Australian Human Rights Awards is an inspirational showcase of the best in all of us. The Awards honour and celebrate diverse human rights heroes and significant achievements in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia.