Kirby Responds To Heffernan Allegations

Justice Michael Kirby of the High Court of Australia has issued a statement responding to last night's speech by Senator Bill Heffernan. Kirby says:

"Senator Heffernan’s homophobic accusations against me in the Senate are false and absurd.

If he has such accusations, he should approach the proper authorities, not slander a fellow citizen in Parliament.

In so far as he attempts to interfere in the performance of my duties as a judge I reject the attempt utterly."

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