Virginia Bell appointed to High Court (1 Viewer)

[Rafy]

Bell to replace Kirby on High Court

NSW Supreme Court judge Virginia Bell was today named as the replacement for Justice Michael Kirby on the High Court.

Justice Bell began her legal career with the Redfern Legal Service in 1978 before enjoying a stellar career as a criminal barrister until her elevation to the bench in 1999.

Today’s announcement by the federal Government means that three of the last four appointments to the court have been females.

Justice Bell joins Susan Crennan and Susan Kiefel on the court, which was an all-male affair when Mary Gaudron retired in 2003.

Justice Kirby will retire on February 2, with Justice Bell to be sworn in the following day as the 48th judge of the court.

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[hfis]

Oh wow, I didn't know that they were considering the appointment already, let alone being close to reaching a decision. I think this is good news.

Another NSW/Sydney judge on the bench - take that, bitches*!

* QLD, Vic, WA, SA, Tas, NT, ACT

 

[Frigid]

i wanted to see Bret Walker SC promoted

 

[Demandred]

Oh wow, I didn't know that they were considering the appointment already, let alone being close to reaching a decision. I think this is good news.

Another NSW/Sydney judge on the bench - take that, bitches*!

* QLD, Vic, WA, SA, Tas, NT, ACT

She's also a Usyder!

 

[neo o]

... and here I was thinking that parochialism was dead.

I suppose New South Wales needs something to be proud of, considering your "superbly" drafted legislation.