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Human Rights Oration: Geoffrey Robertson QC – 19 Nov 2013

The 13th Human Rights Oration was presented on 19 November 2013 by Geoffrey Robertson QC.

Mr Robertson spoke to a 500-strong audience at ZINC, Federation Square, as the audience in the main square watched him on the big screen.

You can listen to an audio recording of his speech or download the transcript below.

Listen to an audio recording of Auntie Di’s welcome below.

The views and opinions expressed in the Oration belong solely to the speaker/author and are not necessarily representative of the views and opinions of the Commission.

Download the transcript

Download the recording of the Oration

Download Auntie Di's welcome to country

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