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Public Lectures

The Hon. Michael Kirby

The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG gives an address and question-and-answer session in which he reflects on his distinguished judicial career, the "leeways for choice" in the Australian legal system, and the evolving relationship between human rights, judicial empathy, and the rise of artificial intelligence.

5 May 2026

The Hon. Michael Kirby

The Hon. Michael Kirby gives a public lecture on 'Engaging the Catholic Church on Homosexuality'

18 July 2019

Professor Michael Adams

Professor Michael Adams gives a public lecture on 'Key Lessons from the Banking Royal Commission'

27 March 2019

The Hon. Michael Kirby

The Hon Michael Kirby gives a public lecture on a new United Nations initiative on healthcare

8 August 2016

The Hon. Michael Kirby

'Whatever happened to the HIV/AIDS epidemic?'

14 May 2015

Professor George Williams AO

'Bryan Pape and his Legacy to the Law'

25 November 2014

The Hon. Michael Kirby

'Will human rights in North Korea change?'

1 August 2014

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.