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Judges who have served on the
Federal Court of Australia The Federal Court of Australia is an Australian superior court of record which has jurisdiction to deal with most civil disputes governed by federal law (with the exception of family law matters), along with some summary (less serious) and indic ...
, are appointed in accordance with section 72 of the Constitution, which has, since the Court's inception in 1976, been for a term expiring at age 70. Judges' appointment, tenure, and remuneration. In addition to their judicial service, six judges of the Federal Court have also been elected to the Parliament of Australia: Nigel Bowen, Bob Ellicott, Merv Everett, Tony Whitlam, John Reeves and Duncan Kerr. All were elected prior to their appointment to the bench. Additionally, two judges of the Federal Court have served in state Parliaments:
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, formerly of the
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, and Howard Olney, formerly of the Western Australian Legislative Council.


Judges including Chief Justices


Location of current judges

;Sydney ;Melbourne ;Brisbane ;Perth ;Adelaide ;Hobart * (24 January 2022)


See also

* Judiciary of Australia Federal Court Judges holding concurrent appointments in: *
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References

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