Jess Diaz B.A., LL.B., M.B.A., 

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Atty. Jess G. Diaz is the first Filipino to be admitted as a Barrister in Australia in 1984. Former Senior Legal Counsel at Citibank (Australia) Ltd.

He is the first Philippine-born and first Asian elected Councillor of Blacktown City.  He is also the first Filipino-Australian City Councillor in Australia.

He is recognized in the community and industry for his commitment to the needs of his clients and his service to the community.

He has a wealth of experience representing clients from individuals, families, corporations, to athletes, performing artists, celebrities, and high profile businessmen in various aspects of the law.

He is also active in the community and is founder of several community groups such as; Foundation President of Philippine Community Council of New South Wales, Past President of Filipino Community Council of Australia, Area Commander Australia and Oceania of The Order of The Knights of Rizal, and Founder Philippine Sydney Jaycees.

Jess Diaz, was appointed The Chairman Filipino Languages Syllabus Committee, NSW Board of Studies by the NSW Government's Department of Education, after lobbying for approval of Filipino to be included for study in the Higher School Certificate curriculum. Filipino was made an approved HSC language in term 4, 1995. The first HSC examination in 2-unit Filipino was on 27 October 1998.

He is formerly a Board Member of the NSW Board of Adult and Community Education (BACE).

Jess Diaz, settled and convened the trust founding and establishing the Multi-Purpose Centre in Western Sydney, lobbied and secured government funding for the purpose of acquiring the land. He has since focused on Volunteer based organisations.

He is also a Director and Counsel of foreign and domestic companies and is consulted by the Press, Government, and Non Government (NGO's) on issues relating to Social Justice, Immigration and Education Policy.

Contact Jess on (612) 9831 5278 or email him at jess"at"diazlawyers.com

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Background of Diaz & Diaz Lawyers

Diaz & Diaz Lawyers Blacktown Australia was founded by Jess Diaz.  Diaz & Diaz acts for a diverse range of clients.  Diaz & Diaz Lawyers is a client focused organization.  Diaz & Diaz, Lawyers thanks you for visiting our website.

Diaz & Diaz is located in Sydney Australia.  Diaz & Diaz was founded by Jess Diaz the first Filipino Barrister admitted to practice law in Australia.

More information about Councillor Diaz can be obtained at Councillordiaz.com.au

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