
About this episode
Greg James discusses his career from high school to the Supreme Court, highlighting significant cases.
From North Sydney Boys High to the Supreme Court bench, Greg James has seen it all. In this episode of Brief Exchange, the former Royal Commissioner reflects on a storied career—including becoming a QC at just 38 and navigating landmark cases like the Bathurst jail riots and the Polyukhovich war crimes trial.
People in this episode
Guest: Greg James
Topics covered
- legal career
- landmark cases
- judiciary
- Royal Commission
- criminal law
Keywords
- Greg James
- Supreme Court
- Royal Commissioner
- Bathurst jail riots
- Polyukhovich war crimes trial
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: North Sydney Boys High, Supreme Court, Royal Commissioner
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