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Big Law • 08 April 2024 • ByNaomi Neilson‘So-called terrorist’ accuses Chief Justice of bias

An ACT businessman has accused a Chief Justice of ruling against him because he was a “so-called terrorist”.

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The Bar • 18 October 2023 • ByJerome Doraisamy25 new silks named in Victoria

The Chief Justice of Victoria has announced the appointment of 25 Victorian barristers to senior counsel.

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Big Law • 26 August 2023 • ByLawyers WeeklyThe 14th Chief Justice of the High Court has been named and the legal...

The 14th Chief Justice of the High Court has been named and the legal profession has seen some fascinating court...

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Big Law • 24 August 2023 • ByLauren CroftLegal bodies and organisations across the country have congratulated...

Legal bodies and organisations across the country have congratulated the new Chief Justice of the High Court and paid...

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The Bar • 22 August 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyStephen Gageler named as new High Court Chief Justice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus have appointed the 14th Chief Justice of the High...

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Big Law • 25 July 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonFederal Court judge’s cutting attack on colleague and solicitor

The Federal Court has condemned a judge for her “unwillingness” to deliver a judgment for almost three years and has...

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Big Law • 24 May 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonSA judge resigns following ‘complaint about conduct’

A South Australian District Court judge has resigned following an investigation into a complaint about his conduct.

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The Bar • 24 April 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyFormer Fed Court CJ joins Atkin Chambers, Sydney Arbitration Chambers

The now-former chief justice of the Federal Court has made his next move, joining Atkin Chambers as a door tenant and...

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Big Law • 20 April 2023 • ByJess FeyderMortimer CJ’s ‘distinguished and illustrious career’ lauded at...

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and numerous other leading lawyers praised the character and successes of the Federal...

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The Bar • 31 March 2023 • ByJerome Doraisamy1st-ever female Federal Court Chief Justice named

The Prime Minister and Attorney-General have today announced the new chief justice of the Federal Court of Australia.

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