Episode Details

In this episode, Helen Davison, barrister-at-law, interviews recently retired District Court Judge and Judge of the Planning and Environment Court, Michael Rackemann. He shares his advice on many topics, including:

• How not to infuriate a judge and advocacy tips
• The challenges facing judges
• Working in areas of the law which expose judges and practitioners to distressing content.

Lastly, retired Judge Rackemann speaks about mental health and his own health challenges.

This is a powerful interview, not to be missed. 

His speech entitled “How to infuriate a judge” can be accessed here: Speech—How to infuriate a judge.

If you require assistance, the following services are available to the public and members of the Law Society of Queensland and the Bar Association of Queensland:

• In an emergency call “000”
• Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 support.
• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
• For members of the Law Society of Queensland: LawCare - www.qls.com.au/Services/Personal-Services/LawCare
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• For other resources on mental health for lawyers visit qls.com.au/Practising-law-in-Qld/Resources/Resilience-and-wellbeing/resources-for-individuals