The Equality Australia team
Our small but passionate team is made up of dedicated law, policy and advocacy experts who have a long history of working for marriage equality and LGBTIQ+ rights.
Anna Brown, CEO
CEO Anna Brown’s fingerprints are on nearly every major reform for LGBTIQ+ people in recent years. She played a critical role in the campaign for marriage equality co-chairing the Equality Campaign and running the challenge to the postal plebiscite in the High Court.
Read MoreGhassan Kassisieh, Legal Director
Legal Director Ghassan Kassisieh has been involved in over a decade of LGBTIQ advocacy alongside a commercial litigation career in Australia and overseas.
Read MoreMatthew Phillips
Matthew is a strategist and communicator with over ten years’ experience in media relations, digital campaigning, political relations and policy engagement. Prior to joining Equality Australia, Matthew was the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Lord Mayor at the City of Sydney, Clover Moore. He has held senior roles in the humanitarian […]
Read MoreJacob White
Operations Coordinator Jacob White has extensive experience in professional politics and campaigning.
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