Justice Adam Hatcher previously enjoyed the nicknames “Colombo” for those who underestimated him and “Adam Smith Hatcher” for his surprising economic acumen.
Ships carrying imports of consumer goods, fuel and pharmaceuticals have abandoned plans to dock at ports on Friday even as the Fair Work Commission moved to stop an indefinite lockout.
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke will seek to terminate a three-year maritime dispute set to cripple 17 ports this week, potentially ending industrial action on both sides.