The inaugural HAL Tasmanian Chapter Oration highlighted the Hellenic contribution to Tasmania’s judicial and educational foundations from Tasmanian Sir John Demetrius Morris KCMG, the first Chief Justice in Australia of Hellenic origin.
The Hon Chief Justice Chris Kourakis, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia, delivered the Oration entitled “Greek Independence and its Significance to the Development of International Law” in March 2018.
HAL was delighted to have members of Sir John’s family (pictured) among the many guests and HAL members attending the Oration, which was held at the University of Tasmania as part of the Estia Greek Festival of Hobart.
The Oration highlighted the Hellenic contribution to Tasmania’s judicial and educational foundations from Tasmanian Sir John Demetrius Morris KCMG, the first Chief Justice in Australia of Hellenic origin.
The event was proudly sponsored by Simmons Wolfhagen and held in conjunction with the Faculty of Law, University of Tasmania.
