Jayde Geia

Jayde Geia is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman currently working at Ernst & Young. Jayde is a commercial lawyer. She also volunteers her time as a director with the First Nations Foundation, Advisor to The Smith Family Advisory Group on Issues concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Member on the Queensland Law Society’s Reconciliation Action Plan working group. Jayde has also held volunteer positions with the AFL Queensland Diversity Board and the Queensland Multicultural Council.

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Jayde Geia

We must demand a seat at the table – it’s Mabo’s legacy

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is vibrant, our people are resilient. Why are we still the most disadvantaged group in Australia?

Jayde Geia

Let’s carry on Mabo’s legacy

“The 10 year legal battle preceding the Mabo decision demonstrated resilience by the plaintiffs and the importance of not accepting injustices, even where those injustices are enforced by law.”