What courage looks like: David McBride walks free by Greg Barns SC
Originally published at https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/08/what-courage-looks-like-david-mcbride-walks-free/ What courage looks like: David McBride walks freeAugust 15, 2026 David McBride has emerged from prison […]
Grace Tame, free speech and the return of political punishment February 13, 2026 by Greg Barns SC
This oped was published in Pearls and Irritations on 13 February 2026https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02/459806-2/ The 2021 Australian of the Year winner Grace […]
Invasion Day 26 January 2026 -Some Thoughts by Greg Barns SC
Today is termed by European Australians Australia Day. But the historically and legally accurate term is Invasion Day. We should […]
Send Lawyers, Media & Allies – LawAid International
An excellent presentation from our colleagues Craig Tuck from LawAid International Chambers New Zealand and Singaporean lawyer M Ravi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYFyxLSULTE […]
2025 Goldring Lecture University of Wollongong – Judge Andrew Haesler, District Court of NSW
GOLDRING LECTURE FINALWallawaani “Wallawaani” Joanne Selfe of the judge’s Ngara Yura Program tells me that in Dharga/Dharawal “Wallawaani,” means “my […]
Greg Barns, Universities, free speech and the High Court
Greg BarnsUniversities, free speech and the High CourtAugust 20, 2025 Greg Barns looks at the legal implications for universities, who […]
‘Death to the IDF’ and other chants- Freedom of Speech Issues
Freedom of speech and chantsJuly 9, 2025 By Greg Barns SC Freedom of speech and chantsJuly 9, 2025 “Death, death […]
The psychological toll of perfectionism for lawyers – Rebecca Ward, MBA
This article was originally published in Lawyers Weekly on 21 February 2025https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/41544-the-psychological-toll-of-perfectionism-for-lawyers Many legal professionals find themselves caught in a […]
In Defence of Freedom of Speech – Speech to the Fabian Society, Melbourne 18 November 2024
SPEECH TO THE FABIAN SOCIETY VICTORIAN BRANCH MELBOURNE 15 NOVEMBER 2024 IN DEFENCE OF FREE SPEECH Good EveningFirstly I acknowledge […]
William O Douglas – Book Review
BOOK REVIEW BY GREG BARNS SC Margaret Mckeown, CITIZEN JUSTICE: The Environmental Legacy of William O. Douglas (University of […]
Lawyers Letter on Gaza – Co authored by Greg Barns SC
16 May 2024 Over 700 Australian lawyers call for the Australian government to take immediate action to ensure a lasting […]
Youth Justice in Queensland: Wrong Way, Turn Back
Speech to the Queensland Branch of the Australian Lawyers Alliance Annual Conference
Australians at risk if they serve in the IDF
By Greg Barns SC and Benedict Coyne, Griffith Chambers Brisbane. Originally posted on https://johnmenadue.com/australians-at-risk-if-they-serve-in-the-idf/ on 19th January 2024 Since the […]
The Penalty Is Death, edited by Barry Jones – Book Review
BOOK REVIEW BY KATE SLACK, HIGGINS CHAMBERS BRISBANE The Penalty Is Death, edited by Barry Jones (Scribe 2022) […]
Australians at risk if they serve in the IDF
This article was originally published on https://johnmenadue.com/australians-at-risk-if-they-serve-in-the-idf/ Australians at risk if they serve in the IDF By Greg Barns SC […]
Book Review by Stephen Keim SC – Victor Steffensen, Fire Country
Fire Country Author: Victor Steffensen Publisher: Hardie Grant Travel Reviewer: Stephen Keim Victor Steffensen has a Tagalaka heritage through his […]
Book Review by Stephen Keim SC – Isabel Allende, A Long Petal of the Sea
A Long Petal of the SeaAuthor: Isabel AllendePublisher: Bloomsbury Isabel Allende’s father, Tomas, was a first cousin of the Chilean […]
Selective enforcer: ICC must warn Israel on crimes against humanity
This comment was first published on 11 October 2023 onhttps://johnmenadue.com/selective-defender-icc-must-warn-israel-on-crimes-against-humanity/ The International Criminal Court (ICC) faces a test of its […]
Attorney-General Symes must uphold integrity of Victorian justice system
This comment was first published on Pearls and Irritations on July 28 2023 by Greg Barns SC The Lawyer X […]
Response to NT Judge Judith Kelly’s Speech on 26 August 2022 on Racism in the Law
This opinion piece was published on Pearls and Irritations – https://johnmenadue.com/rebuttal-of-justice-kelly-speech-image/ Justice Kelly’s speech on racism – a response By Greg […]