John von Doussa
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John William von Doussa AO FAAL KC (born 17 September 1940) is a former Australian judge and public servant. He was a judge of the Federal Court of Australia from 1988 to 2003, president of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission from 2003 to 2008, and chancellor of the University of Adelaide from 2004 to 2010.
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John von Doussa | |
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President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission | |
In office 10 June 2003 – 8 September 2008 | |
Nominated by | John Howard |
Preceded by | Alice Tay |
Succeeded by | Catherine Branson |
Judge of the Federal Court of Australia | |
In office 1 December 1988 – 15 August 2003 | |
Nominated by | Bob Hawke |
Judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia | |
In office 14 August 1986 – 30 November 1988 | |
Nominated by | John Bannon |
Preceded by | Howard Zelling |
Succeeded by | Kevin Duggan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1940-09-17) 17 September 1940 (age 83) |
Education | St Peter's College, Adelaide |
Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
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