Heartfelt thanks to all those who made last week's launch of my book possible - and wonderful!
I am particularly grateful for the insightful, generous comments from the panel (@proftimstephens, Henry Burmester and Sue Robertson), and the support of ANU CIPL Director Imogen Saunders, who set the tone for a wonderfully warm event with a constructive and substantive discussion.
Thanks also to the Sir Roland Wilson Foundation and the Attorney-General's Department for their support of the event (and the whole project!), and to ANU College of Law for hosting it in their lovely Moot Court venue.
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