Megan Hughes

Art. Law. Politics. Opera, Sport. Equality. Human Rights. Travel. Literature. Bomboloni.

[Human Rights Watch @hrw]

As the #ParisOlympics begin, millions of women and girls in Afghanistan are being denied the right to education and sports.

The Taliban need to end these abuses and reverse the restrictions on women's basic rights. #Paris2024

[Brendan Schwab AM @BrendanSchwab]

In sport, the players are involved in two immense contests: the one we all see on the field, and the other which occurs off it. I have spent three decades helping the players be competitive off the field and, in so doing, become better people and help shape their industry and communities for the better.

After 8 years as Executive Director of @WorldPlayersUtd and three decades in helping build the Australian and international player association movements, I recently founded Schwab Legal to act for a range of Australian and international clients with a focus on sport, labour and human rights.

I look forward to continuing to work with great people and organizations to effectively advance causes I have dedicated my career to. In particular, I aim to leverage and advance my experience, knowledge and expertise to assist clients:
- undertake ‘big picture’ strategy, reform, bargaining, and advocacy
- resolve the 'black letter' detail of complex negotiations, dispute resolution, research, and policy
- realise justice and fairness

I also look forward to sharing insights from the intersection of sport, labour and human rights, with a focus on leadership, leverage and learning.

[ulurustatement @ulurustatement]

OUR NEW AD IS LIVE!

You’re the Voice that will make history.

On 14 October, we know we all can stand together with the power to be powerful.

#HistoryIsCalling, so #VoteYes. Are you in? John Farnham is.

#UluruStatement #StayTrue2Uluru #YoureTheVoice #VoteYes

[Brendan Schwab AM @BrendanSchwab]

The journey to make a great sporting nation a great football nation is one of inclusivity & abundance. Time for @AFL @NRL @CricketAus @RugbyAU et al to embrace @FootballAUS & not fight - Aussies showing how they are fans of all 💛💚🤍🦘🚺#TilitsDone

[Osasu Obayiuwana @osasuo]

.@FrancisAwartefe is Nigerian, of Urhobo extraction. He is British, from London, where he was born. And he is also Australian. And a former @Socceroos player. And a former vice-president of @FIFPRO. And yet, the current chairman of #Aus’s @thepfa, tells me there is nothing remarkable about himself. Can you imagine that? 😂

I am having a 60-minute @XSpaces session with him on Tuesday 15th August at 1800 Sydney time/0900 Nigerian time, where he will talk all things ⚽️. Don’t miss it.

[Megan Hughes @Meggsiola]

@TheMatildas Next to this one. 💛⚽️💚

[Professional Footballers Australia @thepfa]

We’re through! 💪

#Matildas

[Megan Hughes @Meggsiola]

Matildas break TV ratings records, beating AFL grand final and Origin https://t.co/18xxP05Ziu

[Megan Hughes @Meggsiola]

@deesqpr Thanks John. I hope you, Olga and the boys are well.

[Megan Hughes @Meggsiola]

💗🙏🏼🏇🏻

[Brendan Schwab AM @BrendanSchwab]

Our family lost a giant on Friday with the passing of @Meggsiola legendary, beloved and loving father, Tommy. Deepest sympathies to Judy, Janine and Tommy’s much loved and loving hoard of grandchildren. Tommy epitomized humility and care❤️💙🤍💙

[Megan Hughes @Meggsiola]

@rfcswallace @BrendanSchwab Thanks Simon 🙏🏼

[Megan Hughes @Meggsiola]

@MartinPakula @BrendanSchwab Thanks Martin 🙏🏼

[The Project @theprojecttv]

In 2018, Hakeem al-Araibi’s sudden arrest in Thailand captured the world’s attention. Four years on, a new documentary reveals what happened behind the scenes in the fight to save Hakeem. @Craig_Foster and Hakeem tell us all about it.

[Prime Video AU/NZ @PrimeVideoAUNZ]

Talk about kicking goals! ⚽️ #TheDefenders has won a #SydneyFilmFest Audience Award for Best Australian Documentary. Don’t miss the groundbreaking film launching Friday on Prime Video.

[Australian Republic Movement @AusRepublic]

👏 Australians want to see change. Co-Chair Craig Foster speaks on today's Coronation and how we're looking at the British Monarchy in a more truthful manner. #DemocracyNotMonarchy #AusPol #AusRepublic

[abc730 @abc730]

Full interview: @FergusonNews interviews Prof Marcia Langton about the Liberal Party’s opposition to the Voice. #abc730 #auspol

[Megan Hughes @Meggsiola]

@GaryLineker At first glance I read this as Cristiano Ronaldo of Venice and Messi of Empire…🤪The Bard definitely worth a re-read with those two historic figures in mind. 📖⚽️🤣

[ulurustatement @ulurustatement]

Happy New Year!

As we welcome in 2023 - let’s make this the year where we as Australians take the next step in our nationhood, and come together to ‘Vote Yes’ and enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

#HistoryIsCalling - are you in?

#UluruStatement #StayTrue2Uluru

[Brendan Schwab AM @BrendanSchwab]

RIP Pelé: A player without parallel; a politician who finally emancipated Brazil’s professional footballers 🧵

@nytimes obituary

https://t.co/5kSpl40fRa

[Craig Foster @Craig_Foster]

Presenting William Blandowski etchings, 1857 of Aboriginal kids juggling to @Pele

'A group of children is playing with a ball.. It is not thrown or hit with a bat, but is kicked up in the air with a foot. The aim of the game – never let the ball touch the ground.'

RIP #Pele