The winners of the Human Rights Medal were five Murray Islanders who mounted the historic Mabo case before the High Court.

The Murray Islanders were awarded the medal in recognition of their long and determined battle to gain justice for their people. Barbara Hocking was awarded the Medal in recognition of her contribution to the Mabo case and for her work over many years to gain legal recognition for indigenous people's rights.

Human rights medal Sun, 11/22/1992 - 12:00 Winner