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Susan Crennan AC KC retires from the Bar
Former High Court judge the Honourable Susan Crennan AC KC transfers from the list of practising counsel to that of retired counsel, Australian Judicial Officers Association comments on increasing threats against judicial officers.
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On behalf of the Bar Council, I would like to pay tribute to the Honourable Susan Crennan AC KC, who last night transferred from the list of practising counsel to that of retired counsel after an extraordinary career at the Bar and Bench.
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A swearing-in ceremony for Mr Shane Doyle KC as a Judge of the Supreme Court and a Judge of Appeal and Mr Christopher Johnstone KC as a Judge of the Supreme Court will be held on Monday 28 July 2025.
Event details: bit.ly/30rBscb
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7:00 AM • Jul 25, 2025
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