MEDIA ALERT
Mr Michael Barker QC will be sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia at Government House on Friday, 9th August, 2002, with the welcoming ceremony at the Supreme Court on Monday, 12th August.
His Excellency Lieutenant General John Sanderson AC, Governor of Western Australia, will perform the swearing-in ceremony in the Government House Dining Room at 9am.
Only one camera will be permitted at Government House to film the proceedings. Television stations are asked to make their own pooling arrangements. Sound can be used, but no lighting will be permitted. Interested media representatives should report to the security post within Government House grounds by 8.45am.
A special sitting of the Full Court of the Supreme Court will be held in Court 1 on Monday, 12th August, commencing at 9.30 am, to formally welcome Mr Barker QC to the bench.
This ceremony will include addresses by the Chief Justice of Western Australia, the Hon David Malcolm AC, a representative from the State Government, and representatives from the Western Australian Bar Association and Law Society of Western Australia.
Please note that only one camera will be permitted in Courtroom 1 to film the proceedings. Television stations are asked to make their own pooling arrangements. Sound can be used, but no lighting will be permitted. Cameras should set up by 9.15 am. Pooling arrangements are not required for press photographers.
| Media Contact: | Carol Buckley Deputy Official Secretary Government House tel: 9429 9154 |
| Val Buchanan Public Information Officer for the Courts 9421 5303 or pager 9324 4319 |
