# Andrew Kirkham AM RFD KC

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##### Barrister | Mediator

**Bar Roll:** 9 February 1967

**Admitted:** 3 May 1965

**Silk Appointed Date:** 22 November 1983

About Andrew

Andrew Kirkham KC has been a member of the Victorian Bar since 1967. He was appointed silk in 1983.

Areas of Practice

Family lawInquests or Inquiries or Tribunals or CommissionsMediations

Jurisdiction

All Australian States and JurisdictionsVictoria

Contact

- [andrew.kirkham@bigpond.com](mailto:andrew.kirkham@bigpond.com)

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#### “A dingo’s got my baby” | The Trial of the Chamberlains and the greatest miscarriage of Justice in Australia – ‘Brief Chats’ Ep 2

- May 15, 2025

In this episode, Anna Svenson speaks with Andrew Kirkham AM RFD KC about the infamous Chamberlain case, a tragic story involving the disappearance of baby Azaria Chamberlain, who was taken by a dingo while sleeping in a tent at Uluru in 1980.

#### In Discussion with:

#### [Andrew Kirkham AM RFD KC](https://svensonbarristers.com.au/barristers/andrew-kirkham-am-rfd-kc/)

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## Andrew Kirkham AM, RFD, KC

**Bar Roll:** 9 February 1967 **Admitted:** 3 May 1965 **Silk:** 22 November 1983

Member of Professional Standards Scheme Mediator

**Areas of Practice:** Family law, Inquests or Inquiries or Tribunals or Commissions, Mediations

**Jurisdiction:** All Australian States and Jurisdictions, Victoria

**Counsel:** KC/SC

### Contact

andrew.kirkham@bigpond.com

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