Michael Kirby AC CMG on Brief Exchange

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• Michael Kirby AC CMG - Brief Exchange - Apple Podcasts

  Distinguished international jurist, educator and former Justice of the High Court of Australia (1996 to 2009), the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG needs no introduction. In a special episode of Brief Exchange, he sits down with LSJ Online to chat about his life, career, and the lessons he has learnt along the way.

   

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