Fr Frank Brennan SJ said it was “a particular joy for the family” to see his late father, Sir Gerard Brennan, honoured with the launch of a two-volume collection of Sir Gerard’s articles and speeches. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Australian Catholic University hosted the launch of Sir Gerard Brennan’s Articles and Speeches, edited by Fr Brennan, at the Banco Court of the Supreme Court of NSW last week.
The late judge served as Australia’s 10th chief justice under the Keating Government, served as a judge in the High Court of Australia from 1981-1995 and had a legal career which spanned five decades.
Among his celebrated achievements was his role in the Mabo vs Queensland decision handed down by the High Court in 1992, a decision which overhauled the principle of terra nullius and set the precedent for the Native Title Act of 1993, which sought to promote and protect the Aboriginal people’s claim to land.
Chief Justice of the High Court Stephen Gageler began the launch, saying the volumes edited by Fr Brennan represented a “labour of love” from a son in admiration of his father’s achievements.
“Sir Gerard Brennan… was someone who could listen to all the arguments, find the right balance, and help create a solution,” he said.
“That acknowledged, the same description could equally be used to describe Fr Frank, and I say that no one could have been more qualified than Frank to perform that labour.”
The launch concluded with Sir Gerard’s great-grandson, and first-year law student, Liam, presenting the Chief Justice with the books.
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Fr Frank Brennan ‘full of joy’ as he launches his father’s works (By Alex Woolnough, The Catholic Weekly)
