Human rights in a time of outrage and overwhelm

Drinks with Marlo Baragwanath

Hosted by Dr Marianne Broadbent

In a world of global crisis – climate, conflict, technological revolution – human rights might feel outdated or inconvenient. But they are more essential than ever.

Victoria is fortunate to have had the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act since 2006, but are we living up to its promise? Are rights properly considered and respected or have they just become another issue to manage?

We are thrilled to welcome Marlo Baragwanath, to Melbourne Forum to speak on this important topic.

Marlo is the Victorian Ombudsman. She was appointed to a 10-year term in March 2024.

Prior to her appointment, Marlo was the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, and before that, the Victorian Government Solicitor. She initially worked in private legal practice, and then began her public sector career at the Ombudsman’s office and went on to hold senior leadership roles at WorkSafe and the Victorian Building Authority.

Marlo is committed to supporting the public sector to make fair and reasonable decisions, to uphold integrity, and to promote human rights.

We are delighted to have Marlo join us for this insightful and far-reaching conversation.