The Hon Justice Robert French named the new chief justice of the High Court

30/07/2008

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Attorney-General Robert McClelland have announced the appointment of Justice Robert French as chief justice of the High Court. Justice French will begin his appointment on Monday, 1 September 2008. His Honour will be the twelfth chief justice appointed to the High Court since federation, and the first from Western Australia. View the attorney's media release>

30 July 2008