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‘Yield!’: Former High Court judge Michael Kirby’s surprising relationship secret

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Former High Court judge Michael Kirby says the Morrison's government's second draft of its religious discrimination bill has "failed".

Kirby says religious discrimination laws a 'weapon against non-believers'

Former High Court Judge Michael Kirby says the Morrison government's religious discrimination bill "actively facilitates intolerance".

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Law Justice Michael Kirby

What's wrong with kids today? They're not radical enough, says Michael Kirby

The former High Court judge condemned the "utter silence of university students on the big ethical questions facing their country".

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Former top judge wants Australian human rights law reform

Former top judge wants Australian human rights law reform

Michael Kirby talks to The Canberra Times about human rights and about his marriage exactly fifty years after he met his partner.

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Justice Michael Kirby on same-sex marriage, North Korea, and dual citizenship

Justice Michael Kirby on same-sex marriage, North Korea, and dual citizenship

Michael Kirby is eager to stress two things: his hectic schedule for the three days he is in London and his spartan eating regime.

  • Latika Bourke

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