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Welcome Ceremony for Her Honour Judge Doust

Speech delivered by Law Council of Australia President, Mr Greg McIntyre at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in Sydney on 6 December 2024.
 

"It is a pleasure to be here today to welcome Your Honour’s appointment on behalf of the Australian legal profession.

I would like to start with a story that was told to one of Your Honour’s colleagues by your father and then generously shared with me.

Apparently when Your Honour was a child, you received a gift of a Batman/Batwoman outfit – which I believe you loved – and wore it to climb up a tree and then jump off.

Such fictional characters bear some resemblance to your Honour’s real-life characteristics. I am told by the people around you that that you characteristically are a person who assists from the shadows, in the sense that you never ask for or expect credit and that you accord everyone equal kindness, respect and support.

This extends to noticing when a person needs a little bit of help and quietly doing what you can to make a difference without any fanfare or even the person knowing the extent to which you have gone."

Read the full speech below.

Last Updated on 09/12/2024

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