Bret Walker
Bret Walker SC is a distinguished barrister and senior counsel in Australia, known for his expertise in criminal law and constitutional law. He has represented high-profile cases and is often sought for his legal opinions on complex issues. Walker is recognized for his critical analysis of legal reforms and his advocacy for civil liberties.
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Bret Walker led a team acting for the president of the upper house in the court case.
NSW Premier Chris Minns’ chief of staff wins court bid to strike down century-old law
Australia· 2025-12-23
Russia’s lawyer Bret Walker had argued it was offensive to assume people would willingly give up their property without compensation because national security grounds were invoked.
Top court rejects Russia’s challenge to embassy eviction | World News
Jamaica· 2025-11-16
NSW Legislative Council President Ben Franklin will meet with top barrister Bret Walker SC.
Top silk called in as fate of Minns staff threatened with arrest remains undecidedAustralia· 2025-06-23
Bret Walker SC is working for the Russians.
Why Australia’s top barrister Bret Walker SC is working for the RussiansAustralia· 2025-06-13
Barrister Bret Walker acted for Moses Obeid in the Court of Criminal Appeal.
High Court to hear Obeid, Macdonald appeal over coal licence convictionsAustralia· 2025-06-12
Bret Walker praises Nahji Chu for creating a friendly and stylish atmosphere in her restaurant.
She calls herself ‘rude’, but Nahji Chu just wants to serve a memorable mealAustralia· 2025-05-23
Mr Roberts-Smith's barrister Bret Walker argued that the evidence presented by the newspapers fell short of the standard required.
Top soldier loses war crimes defamation case appeal
United Kingdom· 2025-05-16
Bret Walker acted for Roberts-Smith in the appeal court.
Former SAS soldier loses appeal over Afghanistan war crimes allegations judgmentAustralia· 2025-05-16
Bret Walker SC condemned Labor, saying the laws appear to be singling out particular aspects of social dysfunction.
Albanese overruled top minister in capitulation to DuttonAustralia· 2025-02-09
