Julian Gardner

Julian Gardner "has been involved for over 30 years with human rights and social justice. While working as a lawyer he joined with others in establishing the first community legal centre, the Fitzroy Legal Service. He was then employed there in a role that focussed on an advocacy for systemic change and reform. Following that he became the first Director of Legal Aid in Victoria, and has been the CEO of the WorkCare Appeals Board, the Social Security Appeals Tribunal and the Mental Health Review Board.

"From 2000-07 he returned to a focus on advocating for systemic change in the position of Public Advocate for Victoria. This role has responsibility for protecting and promoting the rights and interests of people with a disability, especially a cognitive disability. Currently he is undertaking a review of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act with the goal of enabling a greater focus on eliminating systemic discrimination."

• Management Committee, Changemakers Australia