Rick Mitry on becoming an Australian republic from a legal perspective

Rick Mitry has practised since 1978 as a barrister and solicitor. The areas of his practice have included commercial litigation, private international law and litigation, criminal law, and representative proceedings. He leads the pro bono arm of Mitry Lawyers. After serving as Vice-President for three years, he is currently President of the Toongabbie Legal Centre in Western Sydney, which provides pro bono work to those who otherwise would be denied access to justice. He has remained active in the service of Indigenous affairs and human rights. 

Evelyn Santoro is a keen communicator. Born in Sydney, Evelyn speaks four languages having lived abroad working as a freelance writer/editor. Immersed in the not-for-profit community sector for the last 15 years, she has travelled across the country interviewing people (often marginalised and vulnerable in society), developing photoshoots, TV ads and social media clips to promote awareness around foster care, early intervention programs, disability services and lobbying state and federal government on policy changes and funding agreements. Evelyn joined the ARM in 2013 and believes an Australian republic will unite us all, our First People, those who have been here for a few generations as well as new Australians.