Congratulations to the finalists and many women of NSW that work tirelessly for their communities.

We look forward to continuing our collaborative working relations with our diverse communities and Parliamentarians. Mr. Alex Greenwich, Member for Sydney put forward the motioned on 15 August 2013 in NSW Parliament which saw bipartisan support recognising Australian South Sea Islander forebears contribution to the nation with a strong commitment to social justice and census recognition.

NSW motion / debate videos can be viewed HERE.

Extract from program: EMELDA DAVIS – Nominated by Alex Greenwich MP, Member for Sydney. Emelda has led the NSW Australian South Sea Islanders since 2009, enabling official recognition of indentured labour trade akin to slavery of South Sea Islanders that occurred between 1847 and 1908.

By building relationships with demographers and government at all levels, Emelda has built the profile and acknowledgement of this vulnerable community.