Mick Gooda commenced his five-year term as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner

President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Cathy Branson QC, has welcomed Mr Mick Gooda who commenced his five-year term with the Human Rights Commission as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.

Commissioner Gooda is a descendant of the Gangulu people of Central Queensland. He brings to the role more than 25 years experience in Indigenous affairs. Commissioner Gooda was previously the Chief Executive Officer of the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health. Mr Gooda was a member of the Western Australian Premier's Advisory Council on Racial Discrimination.

Mick is also currently a Board Member of the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health Queensland, and is the Australian representative on the International Indigenous Council which focuses on healing and addictions.

Contacts

Media contact:
Louise McDermott
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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133 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001
Ph: (02) 9284 9600
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Links

• View information: Biography of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
• View media release: Australian Human Rights Commission
• View website: Australian Human Rights Commission