Former FCA CJ James Allsop AC SC appears on podcast

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  “In the latest episode, Fiona Gruber, noted writer, arts journalist and podcaster speaks with James Allsop AC SC, Chief Justice from of the Federal Court of Australia 2013 to 2023.

  The interviews cover the career of the former Chief Justice 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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