Prabha Nandagopal

Prabha is a trailblazing human rights and discrimination lawyer with over 18 years of experience, spanning critical areas such as workplace culture reform, asylum seeker and refugee advocacy, and systemic policy transformation. Renowned for her innovative approach, Prabha challenges the status quo to deliver practical, groundbreaking solutions to complex social and institutional problems.

As the founder of Elevate Consulting Partners, Prabha empowers organisations to create safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces where individuals are encouraged to thrive. She has played a pivotal role in numerous high-profile cultural reviews, including the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces, the National Music Industry Review on sexual harm and systemic discrimination, and the recent EY Oceania Workplace Culture Review alongside Elizabeth Broderick.

Her expertise in workplace reform is complemented by her significant contributions to eliminating sexual harm and discrimination in Australia. As a senior legal advisor to the Respect@Work National Inquiry, Prabha helped shape the nation’s positive duty framework, providing the foundation for stronger compliance and enforcement measures aimed at eradicating sexual harassment and systemic inequities.

Prabha’s career began at the frontline of human rights advocacy, where she fought tirelessly to protect the rights of asylum seekers and refugees. She is widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading experts on immigration detention law, having led landmark efforts such as the 2014 National Inquiry into Children in Detention.

With a fiercely sharp intellect, deep empathy, and unwavering courage, Prabha has earned a reputation as a trusted leader and transformative force in sensitive and high-stakes environments. As a speaker, she captivates audiences with her vibrant energy, compelling insights, and practical strategies, leaving them inspired to drive meaningful change. Prabha’s vision is clear: to build a world where diversity is celebrated, workplaces are inclusive, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.