Farewell Tony Fitzgerald

 

Anti-Discrimination Commissioner 2002-2009

On 24 February 2009 Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Tony Fitzgerald passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends, Fitzy leaves behind his sisters Shane and Sally, his beloved children Gus and Nina, and a huge group friends and colleagues. Fitzy also leaves the Territory a better place thanks to his relentless pursuit of human rights for all Territorians since arriving in the top end as a young Aboriginal Legal Aid lawyer in 1978. As Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Fitzy was passionate, fearless, outspoken, and fiercely independent! He strongly believed that elimination of discrimination is a goal that the Commission must work towards tirelessly, but that ultimately the NT community must step up and take on responsibility for the creation of a discrimination free NT. That is the challenge he has left us with.

The staff of the Commission wish to thank all those who have offered us their condolences and support. We continue to be inspired by Tony's passion and commitment.

We miss you Tony.

A Message from the Commissioner

Sometimes I am asked what the Commission does. 

My standard response is that we perform the various functions that are prescribed for us under the NT
Anti-Discrimination Act (‘the Act’) such as investigating, conciliating and hearing complaints, attempting to improve conditions affecting groups subjected to prohibited conduct, delivering public education and training programmes, promoting understanding and acceptance of the principles of equal opportunity...more