Jasmine Cavanagh
Jasmine led a successful class action case against the Northern Territory Government over unjust public housing policies for Aboriginal tenants.
About this winner
- Year: 2019
- Level: Winner
- Award category: Tony Fitzgerald memorial community individual award
About the 2019 nomination
Jasmine led a successful class action case against the Northern Territory Government over unjust public housing policies for Aboriginal tenants. She advocates for dignified housing conditions to increase positive outcomes for Indigenous communities in rural areas. Jasmine's community activism paves the way for other remote communities to replicate her success.
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.