Hakeem al-Araibi

January 2021

Australia Day

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says Australia Day should change to a future date when the nation votes to become a republic.

Malcolm Turnbull, Sam Mostyn, Sue Cato lead Australia Day honours

The former prime minister joined the banking boss and PR supremo as the latest recipients of Australia’s top honours – but there was still a hint of controversy surrounding Margaret Court’s award.

Jan 25, 2021
Tom McIlroy

December 2019

Lunch with the AFR

Soccer commentator and author of Fighting for Hakeem, Craig Foster, at lunch with AFR at Icebergs Dining Room, Bondi.

Craig Foster is thinking of working as a lawyer

The TV soccer analyst who campaigned to free refugee Hakeem Al-Araibi talks about why he's now pondering a career in the law – and maybe politics.

Updated Dec 6, 2019
Michael Pelly

August 2019

BOSS True Leaders

Craig Foster believes corporate Australia can play a key role in social activism.

Craig Foster welcomes corporate-backed social activism

Former Socceroo and 2019 BOSS True Leader Craig Foster says corporate Australia's support for a number of key social issues will be long remembered.

Aug 7, 2019
William McInnes

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