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Kirby J on being a justice of the High Court

Kirby J on being a justice of the High Court

Michael Kirby gives address at University of Melbourne on what is it like being a high court justice, Kerry Stokes pulls the plug on Ben Roberts-Smith litigation funding.

May 22, 2025

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4:38 AM • May 22, 2025

Interesting! Kerry Stokes no longer funding Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation!
Gina Rinehart believed to be funding it
We may find out if she is soon! Nine are seeking a “special costs order” for the appeal (perhaps a costs order against Gina like they obtained against Stokes?)
— Vaxatious Litigant 💉⚖️👨‍⚖️ (@ExposingNV)
12:39 AM • May 22, 2025

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