1922: after Ryan, the storm

Presented by the Hon Justice Patrick Keane AC

TJ Ryan, as leader of the State’s first Labor government to have a majority in the lower house of the State Parliament, implemented wide‑ranging political, economic and social reforms in the face of opposition from the upper house and resistance from the Supreme Court of Queensland.

After his untimely death in 1922, Ryan’s successors launched sustained attacks on the upper house and the Supreme Court of Queensland. In this lecture, Justice Keane AC will consider the extent to which the attacks on these institutions of government should be regarded as part of Ryan’s legacy.

This lecture will also be livestreamed.

For more information:

• visit sclqld.org.au/selden
• email events@sclqld.org.au
• phone 1300 SCLQLD (1300 725 753)

COVID-19: In line with current Queensland Health measures that came into effect on 4 March, all attendees and staff must be fully vaccinated to join this event in person in the Banco Court. Please have your proof of vaccination ready along with your ticket when arriving for the lecture. The wearing of masks is also recommended for all attendees.

Header image: The Honourable Thomas Joseph Ryan, 1916, State Library Queensland.