She champions many human rights issues in Australia, and has been a
patron of A Just Australia - a campaign for refugee programs - since
September 2002. She has spoken publicly to challenge the Australian
government's line on asylum seekers.
"Most of my decisions are based on relationships. It's one of the
reasons I never went to America and tried to carve out a career over
there. I've been in love with my partner since I was 22, I've been a
stepmother since I was 22, I've had a daughter for the past three
years, I've got close ties with my family and the other families I've
inherited. That defines who I am".
