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6.2.24 - 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.

1.2.24 - Meet Greg McIntyre SC, 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.

1.2.24 - 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).

1.2.24 - 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).

31.1.24 - 2024 Fiji Law Society Annual Convention

Greg McIntyre SC attended the Fiji Law Society Annual Convention. The theme of the Convention was “Equity, Ethics, and Empowerment: Navigating a Transformative Legal Landscape” and it attracted over 300 delegates.

30.1.24 - Access to justice top of Budget wish list

Greg McIntyre SC comments on the Law Council's Pre-Budget submission for increased funding for legal assistance services.

6.11.23 - Head of chambers, Greg McIntyre SC welcomes the incoming Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia

On 6 November 2023, our head of chambers, Greg McIntyre SC as President-Elect of the Law Council of Australia, welcomes the incoming Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, the Honourable Chief Justice Gageler AC.

26.5.23 - Michael Kirby AC CMG & Bo Seo at the Sydney Writers Festival

Michael Kirby AC CMG discusses with Korean-Australian author, Bo Seo, his book "Good Arguments" at the Sydney Writers Festival before a packed audience.

3.11.22 - Michael Kirby AC CMG unanimously elected as an Honorary Life Member of the International Bar Association

On 3.11.22, Michael Kirby AC CMG was unanimously elected as an Honorary Life Member of the International Bar Association at Miami, Florida USA, in recognition of his work as Co-Chair of the IBA Human Rights Institute (2018 – 2021).

9.8.22 - Michael Kirby AC CMG visit to Perth

The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG speak about the late Sir Gerard Brennan AC KBE and formally open Michael Kirby Chambers.