I have had the great honour and privilege to have served as Australia’s Defence Force Advocate for the past eight years with my appointment ending on Friday 10 February 2023. [...] Continue Reading…

mentor;n An experienced and trusted advisor or guide; a teacher or tutor. A word taken from classical Greek character, Mentor who was the guide and adviser of Odysseus’ son Telemachus. [...] Continue Reading…

I have certainly knew a few judges like “Bomber” Harris when I first came to the Bar in 1982.

Percy Harris, British judge dubbed’Bomber’Harris who won the DSC for hunting down a U-boat – obituary. [...] Continue Reading…

I have been a member of the Union University and Schools Club since 1979. Many of its members have had a distinguished and notable service to our country. As Remembrance Day approaches here is a small vignette of some fallen members. Lest we Forget [...] Continue Reading…

The NSW Bar can be proud of the contribution many of its members made to the defence of Australia during World War Two. I have been at the Bar this year for forty years. Many of those mentioned in this list were still at the Bar or on the Bench when I began my career.
Lest we Forget [...] Continue Reading…