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.

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