23 December 2013

Vale the Hon Russell Fox AC QC

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The Law Society has noted the passing of the ACT’s first Chief Judge:

The President of the ACT Law Society, Mr Martin Hockridge, today expressed his sadness at the passing of the Hon Russell Fox AC QC.

“Mr Fox was a prominent member of the legal profession within the ACT for many years,” Mr Hockridge said.

“During this time, Mr Fox attained a number of significant achievements, including his appointment as first Chief Judge of the ACT Supreme Court in 1977.

“On behalf of the ACT legal profession, the Law Society would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the family of Mr Fox.”

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