National Library of Australia

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Erika Feller is a distinguished international lawyer and humanitarian advocate who has shaped global refugee protection through her groundbreaking work with the United Nations and her commitment to upholding human rights.

Canberra Cyber Hub and 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg presented a special In Conversation event about the modern space industry, and Australia's growing role within it.

Read about Creative Arts Fellow Celia Craig's experience of exploring the papers of musician Miriam Hyde.

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One of the most significant events at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics was the admission of women into the Olympic swimming competition.

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Explore the evolution of women's rights in Australia from women's suffrage to contemporary movements like #MeToo in this learning module. 

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Gillian Triggs is a lawyer and former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission. She has held the position of Professor of Law at the University of Melbourne Law School and published books about her work to advocate for human rights in Australia.

NLA Fellow Dr Alice Garner recently dove into the oral history collection to explore the remarkable life and legacy of Mavis Robertson AM.

Margaret Tucker MBE

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Jane Connors has had a distinguished academic career in which she has dedicated her scholarship and work as an international law practitioner to the betterment of United Nations (UN) treaty mechanisms and the rights of women and children.

Explore the crossover of two masters of their crafts with these beautiful sketches and designs.

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Professor Megan Davis is a leading Indigenous Australian whose work influences law and Indigenous policy in Australia, particularly advancing constitutional reform and recognition for Indigenous Australians.