Media invited to attend 2026 Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture

Racism and the scapegoating of migrants: Reshaping the narrative on immigration 

The Australian Human Rights Commission invites media to attend the 2026 Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture, a timely discussion examining racism towards migrants, current public narratives about immigration, and the impact on migrant communities and others affected by racism. 

This year's orator is Mariam Veiszadeh, DEI Executive, anti-racism expert and human rights advocate. 

The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by writer and broadcaster Ben Law. 

Panellists include: 

• Adama Kamara, Co-CEO, Refugee Council of Australia 

• Braden Hill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students and Education), Edith Cowan University 

• Laurie Berg, Co-Executive Director, Migrant Justice Initiative 

• Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination Commissioner 

The Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture honours the legacy of Kep Enderby, a former Attorney-General whose contributions helped advance equality and human rights in Australia. 

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Event details 

What: 2026 Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture 
Theme: Racism and the scapegoating of migrants: Reshaping the narrative on immigration 
When: Monday 2 November 2026 
Time: 12.30 pm to 1.45 pm AEDT 
Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/kep-enderby-memorial-lecture-2026
Cost: Free 

Note to editors: The Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture is an annual event that brings together leading voices to discuss contemporary human rights issues and their impact on people and communities across Australia.