Karly Warner

executive

Karly Warner is the chief executive of the Aboriginal Legal Service in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. She is a prominent advocate for the rights of Indigenous Australians, particularly in the context of the criminal justice system. Recently, she spoke out against the alarming rates of Aboriginal deaths in custody, emphasizing that these fatalities are preventable tragedies and highlighting the urgent need for systemic changes to reduce the over-representation of First Nations peoples in prisons. Warner has called for the implementation of evidence-based, community-led solutions to address these issues and has been a strong voice for the families and communities affected by these tragic losses.