Bill Toohey
Bill Toohey
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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William John Toohey, commonly known as Bill Toohey, was a renowned Australian jurist.
Birth and Death Dates
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Bill Toohey was born on June 16, 1931, in Australia. His exact date of death is not publicly available.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Australian jurist, judge, and human rights advocate.
Early Life and Background
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Toohey grew up with a strong sense of social justice, which would later shape his career as a jurist. He was educated at the University of Melbourne, where he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1955.
Major Accomplishments
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Judge of the Family Court: Toohey served as a judge on the Family Court of Australia from 1976 to 1997.
President of the Australian Law Reform Commission: He held this position from 1984 to 1988 and played a crucial role in shaping the country's laws.
High Court Judge: Toohey was appointed to the High Court of Australia in 1997, serving until his retirement in 2005.Notable Works or Actions
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Toohey was instrumental in several significant cases that set precedents for family law and human rights. Some notable examples include:
Mabo v Queensland (No 2): Toohey delivered the majority judgment, which recognized native title rights and paved the way for Indigenous Australians to claim their ancestral lands.
Tasmanian Dams Case: He was part of the High Court bench that ruled against the construction of dams in Tasmania's World Heritage Area.Impact and Legacy
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Toohey's contributions to Australian law and society have left a lasting impact. His dedication to social justice, human rights, and the rule of law has inspired generations of jurists and advocates.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Bill Toohey is widely quoted and remembered for his:
Commitment to justice: Throughout his career, he demonstrated a commitment to upholding the principles of justice, particularly in cases involving Indigenous Australians.
Leadership: As a judge, he led by example, showing that even in the most challenging situations, it's possible to remain steadfast in one's convictions.
Advocacy for human rights: Toohey was a vocal advocate for human rights, working tirelessly to ensure that all individuals have access to fair and just treatment under the law.
Quotes by Bill Toohey
All we know is they're not hurt. We know they're not hurt because of our conversations with him.
It is tense but the fact that we're talking to him is positive. We want him to know that he can end this without anyone getting hurt.
There's all sorts of unknowns at the moment on this. We're just waiting for when we get medical tests on the animals and scientific results on the facility before we can say anything meaningful about it.
They got into an argument. They pulled over on the side of the road, on the ramp, and the argument became physical.
They knew there was one 12-year-old boy in there, and a man who had murdered four people.
This is the first shot fired inside the house. Before, all the shots have been fired outside the house. We don't know what happened.
