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Michael Kirby’s shock praise for disgraced judge in law culture war

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 23, 2026 • 01:00 AM
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A run-of-the-mill speech takes a sudden turn as beloved former High Court Judge Michael Kirby says the unsayable: praising Dyson Heydon.

Michael Kirby’s shock praise for disgraced judge in law culture war

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