Les Malezer Les Malezer i(A129469 works by)
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Butchulla/Batjala/Badtjala ; Aboriginal Gubbi Gubbi / Kabi Kabi / Gabi Gabi
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'Les Malezer is from the Butchulla/Gubbi Gubbi peoples in southeast Queensland. He has extensive experience in campaigning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights and has represented community interests at local, state, national and international levels.

He is a former head of the Qld Department of Aboriginal and Islander Affairs and has served as Chairperson of the Foundation for Aboriginal and Islander Research Action (FAIRA) and in that role he is a delegate to United Nations forums on Indigenous issues.' Source: http://hrc.amnesty.org.au/ (Sighted 07/11/2011).

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Personal Awards

2008 Human Rights Medal For his work in advancing the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people both nationally and internationally.
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