An anti-apartheid activist in his youth, South African-born Colin Tatz devoted his working life to researching and combatting racism and discrimination. Colin went on to become a professor of politics and later director of the Australian Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.

The Jewish Independent holds this annual oration to honour Colin’s memory and work, but even more importantly to continue his legacy ensuring social justice is a currency for all Australians to hold, regardless of their background, nationality or skin colour. The inaugural Colin Tatz oration was held in 2020.

The evening will start promptly at 6pm.

Join the Tatz family for some complimentary light refreshments and drinks after the event.

The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP

The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP was appointed Attorney-General and Cabinet Secretary on 1 June 2022. Mark is a passionate defender of the rule of law and freedom of the press. He was first elected to the House of Representatives as the Member for Isaacs in November 2007. From 2010 to 2013 Mark served in a number of Ministerial roles including Attorney-General. Prior to entering Parliament, Mark was a Melbourne barrister and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1999. He appeared in a number of landmark cases in the High Court, including the Stolen Generations Case.