Honorary patron – Mrs Bonita Mabo AO

Mrs Bonita Mabo, like her late husband (Eddie Koiki Mabo), has always been an activist, and recently recognised as an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for “distinguished service to the indigenous community and to human rights as an advocate for the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander peoples”.

As an honorary patron Mrs Bonita Mabo AO will assist in the very critical work ahead of drawing the public and Commonwealth and State Government attention to many issues concerning the tragic history and abuses of South Sea Islander human rights in Australia during 19th and 20th century.