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Stephen Gageler is an Australian jurist who currently serves as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, a position he assumed in November 2023. Appointed to the High Court as a Justice in 2012, he brought extensive constitutional and administrative law experience from his previous tenure as the Solicitor-General of Australia. His elevation to Chief Justice succeeded Susan Kiefel, making him a leading figure in the contemporary interpretation and application of federal Australian law.
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When did Stephen Gageler become Chief Justice of Australia?
Stephen Gageler became Chief Justice of Australia in November 2023, succeeding Susan Kiefel. He had already served on the High Court since October 2012.
What did Stephen Gageler do before joining the High Court?
Gageler was the Commonwealth Solicitor-General from 2008 until his High Court appointment in 2012. Before that, he practised as a barrister and became Senior Counsel in New South Wales.
Where did Stephen Gageler study law?
Gageler studied economics and law at the Australian National University. He later completed a postgraduate law degree at Harvard University.
What does the Chief Justice of Australia actually do?
The Chief Justice presides over the seven-member High Court and has administrative responsibilities for the Court. By virtue of the office, Gageler also chairs the Council of Chief Justices of Australia and New Zealand.
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