Brianna "Bri" Lee was born on 13 December 1991 and is an Australian author, journalist, and activist, known for her 2018 memoir Eggshell Skull.
10 Facts About Bri Lee
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In 2023, Bri Lee's work was discussed in the Parliament of New South Wales after the second reading speech for the Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill 2023.
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In 2020 Bri Lee was appointed the Australian Copyright Agency's writer-in-residence at the University of Technology Sydney.
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Similarly, in 2023, Bri Lee's investigative reporting into the financial affairs of Australian fashion label Ellery in The Monthly sparked further investigation and exposure by the ABC and other outlets.
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Bri Lee was nominated for a Walkley Award for the piece.
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Together with Bond University's Professor Jonathan Crowe, Bri Lee co-authored legal research and built ConsentLawQLD.
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Bri Lee has been featured in advertising campaigns for brands including Sportsgirl, Mimco, Camilla and Marc, and Fashion Journal.
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Bri Lee's advocacy has been recognised with a shortlisting for Women's Agenda Leadership Awards and a placement as one of the Australian Financial Reviews "Women of Influence" in 2019.
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In 2021, in partnership with the Women's Justice Network and Gleebooks, Bri Lee launched "Freadom Inside", an initiative facilitating the provision of books to inmates in women's correctional facilities in New South Wales.
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Bri Lee has made several appearances on the ABC program The Drum as well as appearing on Radio National, discussing issues such as law reform, and her written work.