It is pleasing to know that one of the most experienced lawyers and judges when it comes to dealing with Aboriginal offenders has now also joined the defence of Judge Bradley, writes Greg Barns.
Court judge
Introducing the first Northern Territory-based Federal Court judge
In a part of the country where customary law is still strong, payback can involve punishment – but can also carry rewards. Just ask Northern Territory QC, John Reeves. He is currently holidaying on the Greek islands, but tomorrow will be elevated to the Federal Court bench, writes legal commentator Gwen Byrnie.
Tips and rumours
An emission mission. Greenhouse emissions from the Commonwealth’s Department of Environment and Water Resources have increased to 637 kilograms per person per year according to its latest annual report (compared to 544 kilograms per person in 2004-05.) That’s a 14 per cent increase in a single year. The Full Annual report is here. More public […]
Justice Michael Kirby, ‘a loving man’
What is Justice Kirby reading? What does he fantasise about? All the answers in this frank interview.
