👏 The UNAASA community congratulates the Honourable Chief Justice Christopher Kourakis AC on his appointment as a Companion of the Order of Australia in the recent 2026 Australia Day Honours. The Companion of the Order of Australia is the highest level of award in the Australia Day honours.

This exceptional achievement reflects his service to the judiciary, to the law and to legal reform, to social justice and gender equity, to the Greek community, and to education. The Honourable Chief Justice Christopher Kourakis AC is a long-time supporter of the UNAASA, attending and contributing to our events frequently. In addition, we congratulate UNAA Goodwill Ambassador for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Ms Tanya Hosch (AM) for her recognition as a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to the community through social policy, and as an advocate for diversity, inclusion and indigenous advocacy. Congratulations on this significant and inspiring honour. We are also excited to advise that UNSAA will be represented at the upcoming International Women's Day Breakfast hosted by Senator Penny Wong on 6th March. The highly coveted event that is the largest International Women’s Day celebration in the Southern Hemisphere has sold out over 3,000 in-person tickets within minutes of tickets becoming available. A table of our Special Advisers, Corporate Member, past sponsors and committee members will attend with the keynote South Australian space engineer and pioneer, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, also the 2026 Australian of the Year. ... See MoreSee Less

Earlier this week on 22 October Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Penny Wong spoke at the UN at 80 Conference in Sydney.

Minister Wong began her address by acknowledging long term member and former President Lidia Moretti her years of dedicated service including with Adelaide IWD Breakfast, supporting UN Women AustraliaWe are so touched to see that Lidia’s contributions and legacy acknowledged in this way ... See MoreSee Less