Colleagues of Michael Kirby Chambers having dinner with The Hon. Michael D. Kirby AC CMG for his brief visit to Perth.
Michael Kirby AC CMG visit to Perth in Feb 2026
LAW, JUSTICE AND OTHER CHALLENGES: Selected Speeches and Papers of Michael Kirby
This book contains a selection of papers and speeches by Michael Kirby covering a century – from 1975 to 2025. He reflects on his journey from childhood in 1950s Australia and through law school and legal practice to his work as inaugural President of the Australian Law Reform Commission, President of the Court of Appeal of NSW and Justice of the High Court of Australia along with other posts. He was advanced the equality principle for women and all minority groups, including gays and other sexual minorities.
Why a former High Court judge is ‘very concerned’ about attacks on these Australians
In an interview with SBS News ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), former High Court justice Michael Kirby says transgender people are on the front line of Australia’s fight for equality.
The Great Dissenter on life, law & love
Former High Court judge Michael Kirby reflects on a stellar career in which he rose to the very top of the legal ladder.
ADVOCACY IN CRIMINAL APPEALS
Author: Stephen Keim SC This article looks at those aspects of advocacy that are of particular relevance to criminal appeals. There are, of course, skills and abilities that are required in all aspects of advocacy, including the conduct of criminal
Fighting the Death Penalty from Australia
The importance of opposing the death penalty, and its continuing relevance in Australia, a country that abolished this cruel practice many years ago.
The Great Dissenter has no regrets
The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG reflects on his career and hopes for the future of the legal profession on the The Proctor by the Queenland Law Society.
Top lawyers question law that stops Operation Ironside High Court challenge
Defence lawyers and the Law Council of Australia argue that the High Court must examine whether the AN0M app, used in Operation Ironside, set a dangerous precedent.
2024 Law Council of Australia Gala Dinner
The 2024 Law Council of Australia Gala Dinner celebrated the year’s achievements and legal advocacy, with speeches from key figures including President Greg McIntyre SC, Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC, and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC MP. Highlights included the announcement of an $800 million funding boost for legal assistance, the presentation of the President’s Award to solicitor Peter O’Brien, and the awarding of the John Koowarta Scholarship to law student Christine Conn.
Dedicated defender of the disadvantaged honoured
Peter O’Brien, a solicitor known for his unwavering commitment to justice and advocacy for disadvantaged communities, was honoured with the 2024 Law Council of Australia President’s Award for his decades-long contributions to legal aid, high-profile human rights cases, and the mentoring of future legal professionals.