Leading Australia’s human rights and justice campaign — Professor Tom Calma | AOTY | ABC Australia

Professor Tom Calma AO is a Kungarakan Elder and one of Australia’s most respected human rights and social justice campaigners. He's worked more than 45 years championing the rights, responsibilities and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Professor Tom Calma AO receives the 2023 ACT Senior Australian of the Year award.

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