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- 1 2 de Jersey CJ. "Swearing-in of Ms Jean Dalton S.C." Bar Association of Queensland. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ↑ "Judge's tough words about bail for DV accused". Sunshine Coast Daily. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ↑ "What they are about to receive - from the judge". The Sydney Morning Herald. 10 August 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ↑ Bruce v LM Investment Management Limited [2013] QSC 192 (8 August 2013), Supreme Court (Qld)).
- ↑ "Supreme Court judge Justice Jean Dalton orders baby be given hepatitis B vaccine against religious and general principles of parents". The Courier Mail. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ↑ In re H [2011] QSC 427 (7 October 2011), Supreme Court (Qld)).
- ↑ Walker v Symonds [2014] QCA 148 (20 June 2014), Court of Appeal (Qld.
