'Lives and times of the judges' podcast

New episode: Patrick Keane AC KC

01 November 2024


The Court has published the fifth podcast in the series, "Lives and Times of the Judges".

In this episode, Fiona Gruber, noted writer, arts journalist and podcaster speaks with Patrick Keane AC KC, who was appointed the third Chief Justice of the Federal Court in 2010.  In 2013, he was appointed a Judge of the High Court of Australia, a position he held until his retirement.

The interviews cover the career of the subject before, during and after their incumbency as a Federal Court Judge. Subjects include notable cases, judgments, and the pathways taken to a career in the law, including childhood, education and mentorship.

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