Christian Fonye
Co-President
How I joined Amnesty: 2019 as an ALC member -
My interests: Refugee Rights, Leadership development, My New Neighbour Campaign
Activism leadership committees
ALCs help motivate, coordinate and develop local human rights activism. They mentor and support activists and action groups, and participate in consultations on our vision, campaign priorities and policies. They are at the centre of our work promoting human rights and challenging injustice.
ALCs have up to 12 members. Terms are for 2 years, which are staggered – this means that half of the ALC are elected for two years in an even year, with the other half being elected in odd years.
*If unsure about which Amnesty Region you are a member of, please refer to clause 11.8 (b) of the Constitution which lists the postcode ranges for each Region.
Australian Capital Territory & Southern New South Wales (ACT/SNSW)
Email: actsnsw.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: Lower Ground Floor, 33-35 Ainslie Place, Canberra City ACT 2600
Postal address: Locked Bag 23, Broadway NSW 2007 Australia
Stephen Rowe
How I joined Amnesty: As a donor & part of the Canberra letter writing group -
My interests: The Right to Protest, Free Speech, Age of Criminal Responsibility , Refugee Rights
Sally Choi
How I joined Amnesty: As the chair of our Youth Advisory Group -
My interests: Youth participation and leadership, social media and event management
Joe Guarnieri
How I joined Amnesty: In 2020 as an activist in the ACT -
My interests: Working as a part of the Amnesty team to end all forms of oppression & injustice
Saad Khalid
How I joined Amnesty: Regional Communications Representative -
My interests: Rights of young people and minorities, historical elevated contributions, podcasting
New South Wales (NSW)
Email: nsw.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale NSW 2008 Australia
Postal address: Locked Bag 23, Broadway NSW 2007 Australia
Kevin Sweeney
Regional President
How I joined Amnesty: An Amnesty member and convener of the Newcastle group -
My interests: Empowering activists and creating spaces for activists to be a part of decision making and strategy
Declan Davis
How I joined Amnesty: Long-time supporter of Amnesty -
My interests: Supporting the work of Amnesty, especially working on issue based campaigns
Chris Holley
How I joined Amnesty: The anti-apartheid movement in the 1980’s -
My interests: Grassroots movement building, training & empowerment of activists, capacity building & strategic development
Belinda Neal
How I joined Amnesty: As an Amnesty member -
My interests: Volunteers and members are at the core of our movement, facilitating meaningful participation
Silvia Greco
How I joined Amnesty: In 2015 as a member of the Eastern Suburbs Group in Sydney -
My Interests: Governance, promoting human rights in schools, Raise the age
Josh Lorschy
How I joined Amnesty: As the NSW Youth Advisory Group Representative -
My interests: Youth Rights and Freedom of Expression
Joel Mackay
How I joined Amnesty: Joel worked as a campaigner at Amnesty International Australia from 2017-21
My interests: LGBTQI+ rights, children's rights, prison reform, anti-death penalty, crisis response
Queensland / Northern New South Wales (QLD/NNSW)
Email: qldnnsw.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: 1/41 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Postal address: PO Box 1061, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Maddie Wood
Regional President
How I joined Amnesty: 2015 as member of the Gold Coast Group -
My interests: The Community Is Everything Campaign, Leadership development, genuine Human Rights Impact
Peter Hanley
How I joined Amnesty: As a group member over 40 years ago -
My interests: Relationship building, supporting and empowering local action groups
Paul Toner
How I joined Amnesty: 1990’s through University -
My interests: Supporting and developing activists, governance, leadership
Ruth Creffield
How I joined Amnesty: 2014 through University -
My interests: Leadership, local campaigning, mentoring and empowering activists to challenge injustice
Phil Armit
How I joined Amnesty: Long term supporter and member of the Toowoomba action group -
My interests: Educating local communities on Human Rights issues, growing and supporting our movement
Meg Fitzgerald
How I joined Amnesty: In 2018 at Amnesty France for W4Rs -
My interests: Educating local communities on human rights and empowering them to take action
Rachel Baggoley
How I joined Amnesty: As a group member then convener of the Brisbane City group -
My interests: Supporting local activism, governance, contributing to human rights
South Australia and Northern Territory (SA/NT)
Email: sant.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: Level 4, 70 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address: PO Box 3038, Rundle Mall SA 5000
Tim Green
Co-President
How I Joined Amnesty: Volunteering at the action centre -
My interests: Consensual advocacy, LGBTIQIA+, disability & social justice
Adelaide Xerri
Co- President
How I joined Amnesty: Volunteer Event Coordinator -
My interests: volunteer management, protesting, supporting and learning from local communities
Tania Zeissig
How I joined Amnesty: As an activist through a friend -
My interests: Women’s Rights and education, Climate and First Nations Justice
Caitlin Arthur- McGill
How I joined Amnesty: Adelaide University Amnesty Club -
My interests: Engaging with & learning from different cultures, community engagement, equality, travel
Isaac Thiele-Swift
How I joined Amnesty: Through Adelaide University Amnesty Club -
My interests: Liberal democracy, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press
Jodie Sard
How I joined Amnesty: In Adelaide, South Australia after starting an activist group Adelaide for Assange
My interests: Advocate for free speech, free press and protecting whistle-blowers.
Tasmania (TAS)
Email: tas.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: First Floor, 130 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000 (NB: Enter via the laneway)
Postal address: Locked Bag 23, Broadway NSW 2007 Australia
Khaled Dammaj
How I joined Amnesty: As the TAS Youth Advisory Group Representative -
My interests: Youth Rights and participation, Educating Communities, Creative Writing
Madeline Wells
How I joined Amnesty: 2016 speaking of First Nations Experiences- Community is Everything Campaign -
My interests: Speaking out about Global Injustices, contributing & influencing change
Zainab Clark
How I joined Amnesty: Since 2015 as a convener of the Southern Tas Group -
My interests: Community education and engagement
Victoria (VIC)
Email: vic.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: Suite 7, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Postal address: Locked Bag 7, Collingwood VIC 3066
Suzan Gencay
Regional President
How I joined Amnesty: Through highschool -
My interests: Growing our movement, mentoring, leadership development and governance
Fiona Bachmann
How I joined Amnesty: In South Australia on Refugee Rights -
My interests: Making poverty history, Corporate Social Responsibility
Grace Corcoran
How I joined Amnesty: Through the Nunawading Action Group -
My interests: Grassroots movements, advocacy, leadership development & transparent governance
Andrew Liew
How I joined Amnesty: In 2017 as an ALC member -
My interests: Governance, mental health, Disability Rights, Challenging Injustice
Chanphyna Bou
How I joined Amnesty: As a social media intern -
My interests: Leadership development, mobilising, mentoring and governance
Clive Weston
How I joined Amnesty: In 2018 as a member of the Individuals at Risk Network -
My interests: Planning, grassroots movement building, supporting local activism
Emily Watson
How I joined Amnesty: As an Intern in the Perth action centre -
My interests: Youth leadership, national strategy and community engagement
Susanna Ritchie
How I joined Amnesty: Through the Footscray/Williamstown action group -
My interests: Growing membership, governance reform, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Tom Jessup
How I joined Amnesty: ALC member
My interests: International and human right law, particularly the rights of refugees, LGBTQI+ individuals, those living with HIV/AIDS, and the right to privacy.
Western Australia (WA)
Email: amnestywa@amnesty.org.au
Email: supporter@amnesty.org.au
Address: 49 Colin Street, West Perth, WA 6005
Euan Gleeson- Brown
Co-President
How I joined Amnesty: Through the UWA University group -
My interests: Genuine youth led strategy, engagement and growth
Richa Malaviya
Co-President
How I joined Amnesty: In 2014 as the PA to the Indigenous Rights Manager -
My interests: Indigenous rights, building partnerships and encouraging cultural diversity
Brett Osler
How I joined Amnesty: Via the Human Rights Act & Mt Lawley Action Group -
My interests: Advocating & standing up for a Human Rights Act, climate, disability health & indigenous rights
Jacob Stokes
How I joined Amnesty: In 2019 as a member of the ALC -
My interests: Grassroots activism, supporting local activism and people power
Kombe Musonda
How I joined Amnesty: As a member in 2010 -
My interests: Women’s Rights, governance actively supporting local activism
Tara Boyhan
How I joined Amnesty: In 2018 when I joined the Amnesty WA Schools Outreach Team
My interests: women's rights, youth activism, eradicating/easing the burden of infectious diseases
Melani De Alwis
How I joined Amnesty - Through Amnesty International UWA
My interests: Providing engagement opportunities for activists and fighting for education rights
Resources for Activist Leadership Committees
Learn more about the role and responsibilities of Activism Leadership Committee Members and who to go to for support