Rita Shackel
Rita is a graduate of the University of Sydney holding undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in law, science, psychology and education.
Her academic awards include the 'Jones Memorial University Medal' for most outstanding academic and professional record. She has worked as a lawyer, advocate, policy adviser, researcher, academic and consultant in a range of settings including in academe, government and in non-governmental organisations.
She has served on numerous government, institutional and professional committees, and delivered professional and capacity building training and continuing education programs to legal practitioners, judicial officers, police, and health and welfare professionals nationally and internationally.