Provisions of the Constitution relevant to citizenship were central to the theme of the recent inaugural Oration of the NT Chapter of HAL
The Oration was delivered by the Hon Michael Grant, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Northern Territory on 21 September 2018.
A large audience of HAL members and guests enjoyed his Honour’s Oration titled “Exclusion from Representative Office on the Basis of Allegiance, Obedience or Adherence to a Foreign Power” at the Northern Territory Supreme Court in Darwin, including from interstate Maria Barbayannis, Australian Vice president of HAL and her husband, Michael Barbayannis.
HAL member Mr Tass Liveris, introduced the Hon Chief Justice, Michael Grant and delivered a speech of welcome to those attending at the inaugural NT Chapter Oration, highlighting an important purpose of the Association and that is to provide continuing legal education and the exchange of legal information.
Following the Oration guests enjoyed a drinks and canapé reception in the Supreme Court foyer.
The evening was a success!
HAL NT Chapter Chair Ms Suzi Kapetas also briefly addressed those at the Reception.
Papers from the event
The Hon. Michael Grant, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Northern Territory, NT Chapter Oration titled “Exclusion from Representative Office on the Basis of Allegiance, Obedience or Adherence to a Foreign Power”, 21 September 2018.
