AFCA’s Board Chair, Professor John Pollaers OAM, said Jonathon would bring an impressive set of skills and experience to the board. “With his legal expertise and proven leadership in advancing consumer rights, Jonathon will bring a unique and valuable perspective to our mission,” he said.

“He has extensive experience working with socially, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, which is extremely beneficial for our work as an ombudsman service that serves all members of the community.”

Jonathon is a practising lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience, specialising in discrimination, human rights, Aboriginal land rights, administrative, criminal and coronial law. He serves on the boards of the Australian Pro Bono Centre and Community Legal Centres NSW.

He is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Justice and Equity Centre, a leading independent law and policy centre focused on serving those facing disadvantages and protecting human and civil rights. Before this he was the Principle Legal Officer of the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency.

“Jonathon’s commitment to equity and justice aligns perfectly to our goals, and we are confident that his contribution will help drive meaningful outcomes for the community,” Professor Pollaers said.

Jonathon has also served as a lawyer at the Australian Human Rights Commission, as the Director of Legal Services, and notably assisted the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention as counsel.

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