Virginia Bell (judge)
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Virginia Margaret Bell AC (born 7 March 1951) is a former Justice of the High Court of Australia, the highest court in the Australian court hierarchy. She was sworn in on 3 February 2009, and retired on 28 February 2021.[2][3]
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Virginia Bell | |
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Justice of the High Court of Australia | |
In office 3 February 2009 – 28 February 2021 | |
Nominated by | Kevin Rudd |
Appointed by | Quentin Bryce |
Preceded by | Michael Kirby |
Succeeded by | Jacqueline Gleeson |
Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
In office 25 March 1999 (1999-03-25) – 19 December 2008 (2008-12-19) | |
Justice of the New South Wales Court of Appeal | |
In office 2008 (2008) – 19 December 2008 (2008-12-19) | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1951-03-07) 7 March 1951 (age 73) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[1] |
Education | SCEGGS Darlinghurst |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Occupation | Jurist |
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