Judicial profiles

The Hon Virginia Bell AC

High Court of Australia (Feb 2009-)

High Court of Australia
Supreme Court of NSW

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Qualifications

LLB

Appointed by

Keven Rudd

Links

High Court

 
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (University of Sydney, 1976)

  • Appointed Senior Counsel (1997)

  • Admitted to NSW Bar (1984)

  • Admitted as solicitor (NSW, 1997)

Honours/Awards

  • Companion of the Order of Australia (2012) for ‘eminent service to the judiciary and to the law through leadership in criminal law reform and public policy development, to judicial administration, and as an advocate for the economically and socially disadvantaged’.

Relevant work history

  • President, Australian Institute of Judicial Administration (2006-2009)

  • Supreme Court of NSW (Court of Appeal) (2008)

  • Supreme Court of NSW (March 1999-2008)

  • Counsel assisting Royal Commission into the NSW Police Service (1994-1997)

  • Barrister

  • Public defender (1986-1989)

  • Solicitor, Redfern Legal Centre

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Last updated: 8 August 2020