New Federal Court Judge Appointed and Sworn In
Thursday 3 October 2013 @ 10.22 a.m. | Judiciary, Legal Profession & Procedure
In an article from Lawyer's Weekly, the newest Federal Court Judge, Justice Perry, was sworn in at a ceremonial sitting of the court last week (23 September 2013).
Justice Perry graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Laws in 1985 and was admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia as a barrister and solicitor later that year. In 1988 she completed a Master of Laws and, in 1995, was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy – both at the University of Cambridge, where she won the Yorke Prize for her doctorate in public international law.She went to the Bar in 1992, was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2004, and in 2012 was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales.
Justice Perry is currently a member of various legal and academic organisations, including the Administrative Review Council and the Australian Academy of Law, of which she is a director and fellow. She is also a squadron leader with the Royal Australian Air Force Legal Specialist Reserves.
Bronwyn Bishop, attending on behalf of the Government, stated,
"Your Honour’s accomplishments and personal qualities will equip you well to make an excellent judicial officer...You have an impressive legal mind and deep understanding of legal principles and their rationale. You have been known and sought after for your high-quality work, and admired for your courtesy, patience and kindness....Your temperament and integrity positions you to adeptly face the challenges and responsibilities of this appointment."
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