Who was an Australian activist known for her work on indigenous land rights and co-founded the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra?
a) Cathy Freeman
b) Faith Bandler
c) Eddie Mabo
d) Ruby Hunter
Answer:
b) Faith Bandler
Which Australian lawyer played a significant role in advocating for refugee rights and was named the 2017 Australian Human Rights Medalist?
a) Julian Burnside
b) Michael Kirby
c) Ron Merkel
d) Gillian Triggs
Answer:
a) Julian Burnside
Who was the first Indigenous Australian woman to be elected to the House of Representatives and a prominent advocate for Indigenous rights?
a) Nova Peris
b) Linda Burney
c) Pat O’Shane
d) Doris Pilkington Garimara
Answer:
b) Linda Burney
Which Australian activist fought for the rights of people with disabilities and became the head of the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2012?
a) Rosie Batty
b) Tim Costello
c) Graeme Innes
d) Alastair McEwin
Answer:
c) Graeme Innes
Who was a prominent Australian journalist and filmmaker, advocating for human rights and social justice issues, especially for the Indigenous communities?
a) John Pilger
b) George Negus
c) Ray Martin
d) Caroline Jones
Answer:
a) John Pilger
Which Australian activist and politician founded the Refugee and Immigration Legal Centre and was awarded the Human Rights Medal in 2000?
a) Tim Soutphommasane
b) Petro Georgiou
c) Malcolm Fraser
d) Julian Burnside
Answer:
b) Petro Georgiou
Who was a Tasmanian Aboriginal woman known for her activism in the protection of sacred Aboriginal sites and cultural heritage?
a) Truganini
b) Fanny Cochrane Smith
c) Jacqui Katona
d) Oodgeroo Noonuccal
Answer:
b) Fanny Cochrane Smith
Which Australian barrister and academic was involved in cases concerning civil liberties and Indigenous rights, serving as a judge in the High Court?
a) Lionel Murphy
b) Michael Kirby
c) Ron Merkel
d) Geoffrey Robertson
Answer:
a) Lionel Murphy
Who was an Australian journalist and activist, known for her campaigns against censorship and advocating for free speech?
a) Wendy Bacon
b) Anne Summers
c) Ita Buttrose
d) Tracey Spicer
Answer:
a) Wendy Bacon
Which Australian human rights lawyer and academic was appointed as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders?
a) Geoffrey Robertson
b) Sarah Joseph
c) Julian Burnside
d) Philip Alston
Answer:
d) Philip Alston
Who was an Australian journalist and television presenter known for her advocacy for social justice issues and Indigenous rights?
a) Leigh Sales
b) Lisa Wilkinson
c) Kerry O’Brien
d) Stan Grant
Answer:
b) Lisa Wilkinson
Which Australian humanitarian worker founded the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and was awarded the Victorian of the Year in 2017?
a) Kon Karapanagiotidis
b) Julian Burnside
c) Paris Aristotle
d) Malcolm Fraser
Answer:
a) Kon Karapanagiotidis
Who was an Indigenous Australian rights activist, known for her advocacy in the 1967 referendum that granted Aboriginal people citizenship rights?
a) Faith Bandler
b) Evonne Goolagong Cawley
c) Ruby Hunter
d) Jessie Street
Answer:
a) Faith Bandler
Which Australian lawyer and politician played a key role in advocating for Indigenous rights and co-authored the ‘Bringing Them Home’ report?
a) Mick Dodson
b) Pat Dodson
c) Lowitja O’Donoghue
d) Mick Gooda
Answer:
a) Mick Dodson
Who was an Australian politician and activist known for her advocacy for women’s rights and was appointed as the first woman senator for Victoria?
a) Anne Summers
b) Margaret Whitlam
c) Jessie Street
d) Susan Ryan
Answer:
c) Jessie Street
Which Australian barrister and politician played a significant role in advocating for human rights, especially concerning East Timor’s independence?
a) Gareth Evans
b) Tim Costello
c) Julian Burnside
d) Xanana Gusmão
Answer:
a) Gareth Evans
Who was an Australian advocate for LGBT rights and HIV/AIDS awareness, serving as the president of the Australian Federation of AIDS Organizations?
a) Rodney Croome
b) Kerryn Phelps
c) Bob Brown
d) Peter Tatchell
Answer:
a) Rodney Croome
Which Australian human rights activist and former refugee founded the not-for-profit organization “Foundation House” to support refugees and asylum seekers?
a) Paris Aristotle
b) Malcolm Fraser
c) Julian Burnside
d) Tim Soutphommasane
Answer:
a) Paris Aristotle
Who was an Australian advocate for the rights of people with disabilities and the first person with quadriplegia to graduate from law in Australia?
a) Graeme Innes
b) Stella Young
c) Kurt Fearnley
d) Dylan Alcott
Answer:
b) Stella Young
Which Australian human rights advocate co-founded the Grandmothers Against Removals group, focusing on child protection policies affecting Indigenous families?
a) Larissa Behrendt
b) Pat Anderson
c) Jackie Huggins
d) Marcia Langton
Answer:
b) Pat Anderson
Who was an Australian campaigner for the rights of asylum seekers and refugees, leading the “ChilOut” campaign advocating against the detention of children?
a) Paris Aristotle
b) Julian Burnside
c) Kon Karapanagiotidis
d) Natasha Blucher
Answer:
d) Natasha Blucher
Which Australian journalist and author advocated for human rights, reporting extensively on Indigenous issues and social injustices in Australia?
a) George Negus
b) Stan Grant
c) Ray Martin
d) John Pilger
Answer:
b) Stan Grant
Who was an Australian activist and politician known for his advocacy for multiculturalism and refugee rights, serving as a federal Member of Parliament?
a) Petro Georgiou
b) Malcolm Fraser
c) Julian Burnside
d) Tim Soutphommasane
Answer:
a) Petro Georgiou
Which Australian advocate and former politician served as the Australian Ambassador for Women and Girls, focusing on gender equality and women’s empowerment?
a) Natasha Stott Despoja
b) Anne Summers
c) Susan Ryan
d) Quentin Bryce
Answer:
a) Natasha Stott Despoja
Who was an Australian activist and musician known for her advocacy for Indigenous rights and the Stolen Generations?
a) Archie Roach
b) Ruby Hunter
c) Yothu Yindi
d) Christine Anu
Answer:
b) Ruby Hunter
Which Australian human rights advocate co-founded the National Aboriginal and Islander Legal Service (NAILS) and served as its chairperson?
a) Eddie Mabo
b) Noel Pearson
c) Mick Gooda
d) Pat Dodson
Answer:
d) Pat Dodson
Who was an Australian journalist and presenter known for her advocacy for mental health awareness and reducing the stigma associated with mental illnesses?
a) Jessica Rowe
b) Tracey Spicer
c) Lisa Wilkinson
d) Jane Caro
Answer:
a) Jessica Rowe
Which Australian human rights advocate co-founded the “Sisters Inside” organization, advocating for the rights of criminalized women and girls?
a) Fiona Patten
b) Natasha Stott Despoja
c) Vickie Roach
d) Larissa Behrendt
Answer:
c) Vickie Roach
Who was an Australian Indigenous rights activist and academic, known for her advocacy for land rights and social justice for Aboriginal communities?
a) Marcia Langton
b) Jackie Huggins
c) Larissa Behrendt
d) Noel Pearson
Answer:
c) Larissa Behrendt
Which Australian human rights advocate co-founded the “Australian Marriage Equality” campaign, advocating for same-sex marriage legalization?
a) Kerryn Phelps
b) Rodney Croome
c) Bob Brown
d) Shelley Argent
Answer:
b) Rodney Croome
Who was an Australian advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, serving as the Disability Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission?
a) Graeme Innes
b) Stella Young
c) Kurt Fearnley
d) Dylan Alcott
Answer:
a) Graeme Innes
Which Australian Indigenous activist co-founded the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia and advocated for the rights of Indigenous people?
a) Eddie Mabo
b) Noel Pearson
c) Pat Dodson
d) Daisy Kadibil
Answer:
c) Pat Dodson
Who was an Australian human rights advocate and lawyer, specializing in international law and serving as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights?
a) Geoffrey Robertson
b) Michael Kirby
c) Louise Arbour
d) Julian Burnside
Answer:
c) Louise Arbour
Which Australian journalist and human rights advocate co-founded the “Australians for Just Refugee Programs” and campaigned against mandatory detention?
a) Peter Greste
b) Tracey Spicer
c) Anne Summers
d) David Marr
Answer:
d) David Marr
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