National Justice Project

George Newhouse Honoured for advancing human rights

George Newhouse, an Adjunct Professor at Macquarie Law School, was commended by the International Bar Association for his leadership in advancing the human rights of Australia’s First Nations’ People.

The leadership of George Newhouse of the National Justice Project was recently highlighted by the judging panel of the International Bar Association Human Rights Awards.

George is an Adjunct Professor at Macquarie Law School, and we are so grateful for the opportunity that students have to gain experience working alongside George and the staff at NJP.

"The judging committee wishes to commend the impressive candidates received this year for the Human Rights Award. The judges also decided to warmly commend Mr George Newhouse (Australia) for his leadership, especially in relation to the advancement of the human rights of Australia's First Nations' People."