Roderick Matheson (judge)
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Roderick (Rod) Matheson AM KC is an Australian lawyer and former judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia from 9 August 1979 to 4 August 1998.
The Honourable Roderick Grant Matheson | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | St Peter's College, Adelaide |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer and judge |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia | |
| In office 9 August 1979 – 4 August 1998 | |
Early and professional life
Matheson was educated at St Peter's College then the University of Adelaide. He was appointed QC in 1972.[1]
Matheson was a member of the Law Reform Committee of South Australia from 1971 to 1974. Prior to his appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court, he had been a council member, vice-president and president of the Law Society of South Australia.[1]
Supreme court
Matheson was appointed to the bench of the Supreme Court of South Australia in 1979.[1]
One of his famous cases was that of James Miller for multiple murders known as the Truro murders.
Matheson was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2000 Australia Day Honours for service to the law and the community.[2]
Personal life
Matheson has been a significant donor and benefactor to St Mark's College, a residential college affiliated with the Anglican Church of Australia for University students in Adelaide.[3]
See also
References
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