Vale – Richard M Read

Richard was admitted to practise on 2 December 1968. He signed the Bar Roll on 11 December 1969 and read with Norman O’Bryan QC (later the Hon Justice O’Bryan).

Richard developed a solid practice in criminal law over a period of ten years and was appointed as a Crown Prosecutor on 27 December 1979.

Richard was well known for his humour, optimism and strong sense of justice. Richard maintained a passion for social justice and law reform outside of his professional life and into his retirement. He was dedicated to raising public awareness of the link between depicted violence and porn and crime.

Richard was an avid golfer, tennis player and skier. His biggest passion was spending time with his family. Richard was widely known amongst family and friends as being a great storyteller, an attuned listener and a quick-witted joker.

Richard fought a courageous battle against Parkinson’s Disease for over 20 years, remaining optimistic throughout his journey much to the admiration of those around him.

Richard will be missed greatly by his wife Mariette, their four children, Robert, Tom, Michael and Julianne and 12 grandchildren.

The funeral was held at St John’s Camberwell, 552 Burke Road, Camberwell on Friday, 7 October 2022 at 11:00am.