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Absolutely Revolting
Commentary

University of Queensland Address

‘University of Queensland Address’ by Sir William Deane

by William Deane •
August 2003, no. 253

At the outset, I acknowledge the traditional custodians on whose ancestral land Queensland’s first university stands.

It is now approaching eight years since I retired from the Bench. In the time since then, I have effectively ceased to be a lawyer. Consequently, I do not feel qualified to offer any really worthwhile professional advice to those of you who are setting out on legal careers.

 


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