An opinion piece by the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG explaining how a Human Rights Act would prevent minority communities from being marginalised in Australian laws
Michael Kirby and Jennifer Robinson to deliver joint keynote address at landmark human rights forum
Two of Australia’s most famous legal eagles are set to team up to prosecute the case for an Australian Human Rights Act at an historic two-day forum in June during the Vivid Sydney festival.
The visionary
An enlightening interview with our head of Michael Kirby Chambers, Greg McIntyre SC, who is also the current President of the Law Council of Australia.
Immigration law experts gather in Melbourne to attend the Immigration Law Conference 2024
Law Council of Australia President, Greg McIntyre SC, delivered the opening address at the 2024 Immigration Law Conference held in Melbourne, with his insightful remarks, emphasising the challenges of immigration law. Attendees were treated to a comprehensive exploration of the most pressing issues facing immigration law and policy in Australia.
Law Council President, Greg McIntyre SC, urged release of Australian citizen Dr Yang Hengjun
Law Council President, Greg McIntyre SC, delivered a statement in the Item 3 General Debate expressing the Law Council’s concern for Australian citizen Dr Yang Hengjun, and urging his release.
Opening of Michael Kirby Law School Building, Macquarie University.
The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG was honoured by the opening of the Michael Kirby law school building named after him at Macquarie University.
Law Council alarmed by suspended death sentence of by Chinese Australian Dr Yang Hengjun
The Law Council has consistently expressed concerns that Dr Yang’s trial for alleged espionage offences took place behind closed doors following protracted pre-charge and pre-trial detention, Law Council of Australia President, Mr Greg McIntyre SC said.
Legal advocates warn against Peter Dutton’s pledge to defund the Environmental Defenders Office
Greg McIntyre SC representing Law Council of Australia regarding federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s pledge to defund the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO).
Equal-access model not the answer to encouraging legitimate discrimination claims
Grey McIntyre SC comments on the Law Council’s submission to the Senate Inquiry into the amendment of the Human Rights Commission Amendment (Costs Protection) Bill 2023 (Cth).
Head of Chambers- Greg McIntyre SC nominated as the Law Council’s 2024 President
Greg McIntyre has had a legal career spanning 4 decades with Aboriginal Legal Services in WA and QLD. He joined the Independent Bar in WA in 1993 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2002. He practices in native title, aboriginal heritage, environmental law, racial discrimination, personal injuries and professional conduct matters.