Judith Margaret Small AM is a retired judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and former folk singer.
People had been asking for some years for Judy Small to release an album recorded live, so they can hear her introductions and stories of her songs, which have become much a part of the show, as her actual concert performance, so a concert was recorded called "Live at the Artery" in her home town of Melbourne and subsequently was released as a double CD Collection set, spanning her 35-plus years of music.
She became a family lawyer in Melbourne working for Victoria Legal Aid, but continued to write new songs and to perform regularly.
[6] Judy Small's songs cover a wide range of topics and styles, especially social justice, equity and harmony with a particular emphasis on feminism and peace.
Her songs have been recorded by numerous artists including Ronnie Gilbert, Eric Bogle, Charlie King and Priscilla Herdman and groups such as The McCalmans and The Corries.
[citation needed] In June 2013 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her contribution to folk music.