High Court appointments
The Coalition congratulates Justice Stephen
Gageler AC on his appointment as Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia
and recognises his extensive experience both as a High Court Justice and
previously as Australia’s Solicitor-General.
The Coalition congratulates
Justice Robert Beech-Jones on his appointment to the High Court and
acknowledges his long service as a Justice of the Supreme Court of NSW and as
Chief Judge at Common Law.
The Coalition also
acknowledges the outstanding service of Justice Susan Kiefel AC, who has served
with distinction as Australia’s Chief Justice, including being Australia’s
first female Chief Justice, and wishes her well in her retirement from the High
Court.