Ceremonial Sitting of the Federal Court of Australia to farewell the Honourable Justice John Nicholas
Speech delivered by Juliana Warner, President of the Law Council of Australia, Federal Court of Australia, Sydney on 30 April 2025.
"It is a pleasure to be with you today on behalf of the Law Council of Australia and the Law Society of New South Wales. Jennifer Ball, President of the Law Society of NSW is at another swearing in ceremony today, but wishes to join me in the celebration of the contribution Your Honour has made to the administration of justice in this country and to wish you well for your next chapter of life.
The rule of law, and particularly emerging challenges to this foundational principle of our justice system, has been occupying me of late, as the Law Council of Australia has joined with many other associations internationally to write in support of the American Bar Association, so it is gratifying to rise today to speak in this place committed to and led by individuals dedicated to upholding it.
The oath Your Honour swore as you began your 15 years of outstanding service to the people of Australia, included an undertaking to do right to all manner of people according to law without fear or favour, affection or ill will. I think all would agree that the weighty, quality consideration you gave each and every matter that came before you reflected your aspiration to ensure you got your judgments ‘right’."
Last Updated on 30/04/2025
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