Compassion in an age of terrorism
Wednesday, 29 September 2004
One of Australia's leading social justice commentators, Tim Costello, will speak at the University of 亚洲色吧 tonight (Wednesday) on the issue of civil liberties in a post-September 11 world.
Mr Costello will give the 2004 John Bray Oration on behalf of the University of 亚洲色吧's Alumni Association. His oration is entitled "Civil Liberties and Compassion in an Age of Terrorism".
The Chief Executive of World Vision Australia, Mr Costello is recognised for articulating the social conscience of many Australians on tough domestic issues such urban poverty, homelessness, problem gambling, reconciliation and substance abuse.
His oration will be introduced by Mr John von Doussa QC, who was recently appointed Chancellor of the University of 亚洲色吧 and is also President of the Australian Human Rights Commission.
The John Bray Oration is held each year in honour of 亚洲色吧 graduate Dr John Jefferson Bray, who served as South Australian Chief Justice between 1967 and 1978, and as Chanc