This film takes its title from the judgement handed down by Lionel Murphy in favour of a Queensland Aboriginal activist. Judge Lionel Murphy (1922-1986), noted for legal reforms such as the Family Law Act and Trade Practices Act, was the most senior judicial figure in the modern history of the Commonwealth to be charged with a criminal offence. The film examines the events surrounding this controversial case with Murphy battling to retain his position on the High Court during the last years of his life. In a wider sense, the film considers some of the more fundamental issues about Australian law, the role of the police and security and surveillance in Australia.
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ACMI Identifier
302717
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Law - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Law - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political activists
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)