`Turnbull and Wife Shine at Hadestown Premiere`

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On Friday evening, I was absolutely thrilled to accompany my beloved wife, Lucy, to a captivating musical performance. What an enchanting experience it was!

Previously Australia’s Prime Minister attended the opening night of Hadestown at Sydney’s Theatre Royal, turning the event into a romantic evening.

In a stylish manner, the 70-year-old man and his 66-year-old spouse showcased their elegance at the gathering. The former politician looked sharp in a smart blue ensemble.

He paired it with a stylish, baby-blue checkered tie, a crisp white dress shirt, and polished leather shoes.

Instead, Lucy decided on a vibrant, eye-catching bohemian style, sporting a multi-colored shirt adorned with sequins and a matching pair of satiny bronze pants.

She completed her outfit by wearing a pair of caramel heels adorned with sparkles on the toes, along with a shimmering handbag.

The two beamed for cameras as they posed together on the red carpet, cuddling close for photos. 

It comes after Lucy suffered a sad loss in November.  

Two days following his 101st birthday, Tom Hughes AO KC – a renowned lawyer and politician from Australia – passed away, having been his father.

Lucy shared a heartwarming tribute to her father following his death.

‘Farewell to a wonderful father. What an incredibly long and good life,’ she wrote online. 

Hughes earned his law degree from the University of Sydney in 1941, following his graduation from St Ignatius’ College.

Instead of diving right into practice, Hughes opted to enlist in the Royal Australian Air Force first. His service during World War II earned him the French Legion of Honor.

He was admitted as a barrister in 1949 and was appointed the Queen’s Counsel in 1962.

As a die-hard enthusiast, I can’t help but marvel at the stellar work of this renowned legal maestro, who has taken on high-profile defamation battles, such as those for Australian NRL legend Andrew Ettingshausen and the late stockbroker Rene Rivkin. This mastermind in the courtroom is truly awe-inspiring!

Mr Hughes was also a respected leader in commercial and constitutional law.

Hughes was elected to federal parliament in 1963 with his young daughter Lucy by his side.

He represented Parkes and subsequently Berowra while being a part of the Liberal Party, and he also held the position of attorney-general during the Gorton administration.

In simpler terms, John Howard, a close associate and previous prime minister, served as the election manager for Hughes during the elections for the constituency of Parkes.

Howard characterized the election as a particularly intense, campaign filled with significant events – notably the assassination of the U.S. President Kennedy – and went on to share that it was an unprecedented triumph, as he expressed to the Sydney Morning Herald.

After concluding my political journey in 1972, I immersed myself back into the legal profession with renewed passion and diligence. Over time, I cultivated an expansive law practice that flourished under my guidance.

I left politics behind in ’72, but returned to the law world with a fire in my belly. From there, I built a thriving legal practice.

In simpler terms, the NSW Chief Justice, Andrew Bell, referred to Hughes as one of the most exceptional courtroom attorneys and speakers in the annals of Australia, and he is undoubtedly a symbol of prestige within the Australian legal community.

Howard said of Hughes: ‘He retained a lively mind to the very end.’

In 2013, he decided to step down from his law career, only a few months before his 90th birthday. On his 100th birthday, he held a cricket bat with pride and declared “100 not out,” recalling the moment in 1970 when he waved a cricket bat at anti-conscription demonstrators outside his home during the Vietnam War. This gesture was symbolic of him being ‘unbeaten’ or undefeated, just like in cricket.

Hughes’ biographer, Ian Hancock, described the legal genius as ‘probably the last of his kind’.

He learned by observing other lawyers, and throughout his life, he pursued four different professions: farming, aviation, law, and politics, as he stated.

For approximately three decades, Hughes held a prominent position among the legal professionals of New South Wales. As stated by Mr. Hancock, he was known for setting high legal fees.

Howard highly commended Hughes for accomplishing an impressive amount during his tenure as Attorney-General from November 1969 to March 1971. Notably, his contributions included the resolution of the Concrete Pipes case, which clarified the extent of corporate powers according to the Constitution.

In 2005, former High Court Judge Michael McHugh stated that this particular interpretation provides the Commonwealth with a significant amount of authority to oversee and manage business, economic activities, and even many aspects of social life within Australia.

Hughes is survived by his wife, Christine, his children Lucy, Tom and Michael, and their families.

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2025-02-14 16:58