Craig Foster

Craig Foster AM, the 2023 NSW Australian of the Year, is a former Socceroo, broadcaster and human rights advocate. After captaining Crystal Palace FC and earning 29 caps for Australia, he became a respected SBS analyst and a leading voice for refugee rights, anti-racism and social justice. Craig has helped free political prisoners, aided Afghan women fleeing the Taliban and spearheaded the ‘Game Over’ campaign for refugee freedom, leveraging his platform to drive meaningful change through advocacy and law.