by Jen | Nov 3, 2013 | Australian news, News
I never thought I would write this column, but I am because of Michael Kirby. It’s about 10 years ago, and I am sitting in the third row of the second tier of the Sydney Football Stadium – the best place in the world to watch footy, and the stadium where I...
by Carol Burger | Jul 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
At the recent forum of election candidates, Newcastle Herald journalist Jason Gordon raised the question of marriage equality in a future conscience vote. Both ALP candidates, Sharon Claydon (Newcastle) and Jill Hall (Shortland) proffered support, while the Liberal...
by Jen | May 3, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Albury Hume Rotary Club president Peter Lee with former High Court judge Michael Kirby who officially launched the book by CSU constitutional law expert Bede Harris, right. Picture: TARA GOONAN GAY marriage should be voted on in parliament, not in a referendum, former...
by John | Oct 30, 2012 | Australian news, News
The former High Court Judge, Michael Kirby, says the current climate of Australian federal politics is hindering the progress of gay rights. On a speaking tour in Perth, Mr Kirby said Australia had made progress in accepting homosexuality. But, Mr Kirby, who has been...
by John | Sep 9, 2012 | Australian commentary
I recently published a small book entitled A Private Life. This provides a number of biographical sketches, although it stops short of deserving the title of an autobiography. The fourth chapter of the book is named for my partner of 43 years, Johan van Vloten. It...
