Source – Governor-General of New Zealand social media
Congratulations to Robert Ludbrook on being awarded ONZM for services to family law and children's rights.
Robert has made a significant contribution to people affected by adoption and adoption law reform over many years.
Robert's award was announced in the 2021 Queen's Birthday honours list. Due to covid restrictions the award ceremony was held in February 2022.
This award is so very well-deserved!
National portrait : Robert Ludbrook : adoption reformer / by Bess Manson - Available from the National Library Wellington, this article ‘features retired lawyer Robert Ludbrook, who explains he has been pushing for adoption reform of the outdated Adoption Act 1955, since 1975! Describes some of the flaws in the current Adoption Act and his hopes for changes. Reveals his background and the types of work he has been involved in during his career as a lawyer for single mothers, children, and families.’
Published 16 November 2019
‘Using the law to change the law is the most important thing you can do’ An interview with Robert by Mary-Rachel McCabe Published 15 February 2019