5 7 24 - SP - Ceremonial Sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - Judge Anna Bertone

Please check against delivery Ceremonial Sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – Judge Anna Bertone Speech delivered by Elizabeth Shearer, on behalf of the President of the Law Council of Australia, at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Brisbane. [...] I respectfully acknowledge that this ceremony takes place on the traditional lands of the Jagera and Turrbal peoples, here in Meanjin, by the banks of the river this morning, and pay deep respect to the Elders of this place, past and present, and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here today. [...] It is an honour to represent the Law Council of Australia and the Queensland Law Society at this morning’s ceremony to welcome Your Honour’s appointment and extend to you the congratulations and best wishes of the profession, nationally, and particularly here in Queensland. [...] Your dedication to your clients, your collegiate approach to your work, and your unfailing good sense and kindness have made this aspiration a reality in your practice prior to joining the bench. [...] You have also shown dedication and commitment to ensuring your life is not all about the law, and in addition to the many attributes you will bring to your role as a Judge, you bring a love of music, including an enthusiasm for karaoke, and an emerging talent as a pianist.