New Appointments for Queensland and Victorian Courts
Tuesday 8 September 2015 @ 1.06 p.m. | Legal Research
There have been two new appointments in the legal world in the last few days - the new Chief Justice of Queensland and the new Chief Judge of the County Court for Victoria.
Appointment of Chief Justice for Queensland
Yesterday (7 September 2015), Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath announced the new Chief Justice Appointment for Queensland.
Court of Appeal Justice Catherine Holmes will become the first female Chief Justice of Queensland and she will replace the controversial appointment of Justice Tim Carmody, who resigned in July 2015.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Justice Holmes was a standout choice to serve as Queensland’s 19th Chief Justice:
“Justice Holmes is a terrific legal mind who has extensive experience as a judge across the criminal, civil and appellate jurisdictions...I am confident she will bring stability, integrity and provide vital leadership during her tenure as the next Chief Justice of Queensland.”
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said Justice Holmes is held in high regard by the legal profession and the judiciary:
“Justice Holmes has a demonstrated working background across all facets of the legal profession and I warmly congratulate her on the appointment as Chief Justice of Queensland.”
The president of the Queensland Law Society, Michael Fitzgerald, also welcomed the appointment:
“Queensland Law Society is an organisation driven by the rule of law, by service to our members and by understanding the power of these contributions to our broader community...We look forward to working with the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Holmes, in maintaining and preserving the rule of law and access to justice across the state."
Justice Holmes takes up her position this month in the court.
Appointment of Chief Judge of the County Court in Victoria
Additionally, today (8 September 2015), it was announced in a press release by the Attorney-General of Victoria, Martin Pakula, that Senior Crown Prosecutor Peter Kidd SC was appointed as Chief Judge of the County Court of Victoria.
“Mr Kidd is a standout candidate for the role of Chief Judge. He is a highly experienced prosecutor who will bring a wealth of expertise to this position.”
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