“On the Couch” with Scott McDougall
In May 2020, IPAA Queensland was delighted to host, in partnership with Holding Redlich, Stewards On the Couch featuring Queensland’s new Human Rights Commissioner Scott McDougall.
Scott was interviewed by award winning journalist Madonna King to explore his distinguished career, his commitment to and stewardship of human rights, their relevance to public purpose work, and his vision for the future of human rights. Watch this thought provoking and inspiring conversation on a highly relevant topic for each of us.
READ our wrap up of the event on the IPAA blog below. IPAA members can also view the full recording of the event on their member portal.
About Scott McDougall:
Scott McDougall is Queensland’s first Human Rights Commissioner with responsibility for the Human Rights Act 2019 and the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
Scott has extensive experience in the areas of discrimination and human rights law. Since admission to legal practice in 1993, he has advocated on behalf of communities and conducted litigation in the areas of discrimination, native title, criminal law, guardianship and coronial inquiries. He has overseen the design and implementation of numerous legal and social work service programs and has undertaken several projects facilitating engagement between governments and communities including working with the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council to prepare the Palm Island Future Direction Report (2006).
Scott was Director and Principal Solicitor at Caxton Legal Centre Inc (2002-2018) and served as President of the Queensland Association of Independent Legal Services (2009 to 2013). He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology.
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