Gillian Triggs

Professor Gillian Triggs is a Vice-Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Law School, where she teaches International Human Rights Law (LAWS70264). Previously, she served as the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission (2012-2018). Her work focuses on human rights law, legal advocacy, and public law, with expertise in advancing social justice and global governance frameworks.

• Affiliations: Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne
• Roles: Academic, Legal Scholar, Former Human Rights Commissioner

Her professional background includes high-level governance roles in legal institutions, emphasizing ethical legal practice and human rights protection. Though no specific research grants or awards are listed here, her leadership at the AHRC underscores her contributions to systemic reform in human rights policy.

Teaching and curriculum development in international law reflect her commitment to educating future legal professionals on global human rights frameworks.