Power depends on silence. Change begins when silence ends.

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How one tiny dog changed Australian property rights

Jo Cooper’s six and a half year legal battle reached the NSW Court of Appeal and delivered a landmark victory for property rights and civil liberties.

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Toppling Towers of Power at Readings State Library

Join Jo Cooper in conversation about power, courage and the story behind the landmark case.

Thursday 6 August at 6.30 pm

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Power depends on silence. The Good Warrior examines the early patterns of disrespect, institutional behaviour and bystander culture that allow harm to grow.

Founded by Jo Cooper, the platform is grounded in demonstrated authority. Jo led a landmark strata law case, produced comprehensive independent evidence on domestic violence disclosure schemes and brings the human consequences of system failure into public view.

This work is designed to change culture, strengthen accountability and influence the systems that shape people’s lives.

Landmark law reformThe Cooper Case helped reshape strata law across New South Wales.
Independent researchEvidence led analysis of domestic violence disclosure policy.
National platformKeynotes, media, music and public conversations that travel.
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Which is why Jo Cooper asks the world... Can You Hear Me?

SINGER / SONGWRITER

Jo Cooper is a singer, songwriter and storyteller whose music gives emotional force to complex human experiences.

Her work has reached Australian television, live sporting audiences and international club charts. Her album Wildfire drew praise from producer Mike Moran, whose credits include Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder.

Through songs including Can You Hear Me and Gasoline, Jo uses music as a powerful part of The Good Warrior’s cultural change work.

Latest Podcast

Domestic Violence Disclosure Schemes: Evidence, Politics and the Truth We’re Ignoring

Jo Cooper speaks with Katerina Hadjimatheou about the evidence missing from Australia’s policy discussion.

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Jo Cooper: Author, Keynote Speaker and Systems Change Authority

Jo Cooper brings demonstrated authority in power, governance and institutional accountability. Her perspective is informed by landmark legal action, independent research, authorship and creative practice.

At the centre of her work is a defining insight: disrespect is the gateway. Jo shows leaders and organisations how early patterns of disrespect become cultural risk, governance failure and long term harm.

Keynote topics include:

  • Disrespect as the gateway to systemic harm
  • Power, governance and institutional accountability
  • Bystander behaviour and cultural design
  • Human and cultural sustainability
  • Storytelling and music as tools for systems change

WHAT AUDIENCES SAY

“Jo is a speaker who moves, inspires and motivates action long after her presentation concludes.”

Nishi Kant Grover
Global B2B Conference and Rotary

“Jo’s ability to connect with people on a genuine, human level makes her an exceptional speaker who leaves a lasting impression.”

Alexey Prokopenko
Managing Director, Kite Union

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WORKSHOPS

The Good Warrior designs evidence informed workshops for organisations and communities ready to move from awareness into meaningful action.

Sessions explore power, bystander behaviour, accountability and the practical choices that shape culture. Each workshop combines systems analysis, evidence and creative storytelling.

THE COST OF SILENCE

Courage has a cost.
Silence costs society far more.

Jo Cooper

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