Peter Garling, RFD (born in 1952 in

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, British Malaya) is an Australian judge, a Judge of the

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, the highest court in the state of

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. Garling is noted for his involvement in multiple high-profile public inquiries and royal commissions. Through his contributions, in particular

the Garling Report The Garling Report (formally titled the ''Final Report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into Acute Care Services in NSW Public Hospitals'') is a 2008 report prepared by the office of the Australian Commissioner Peter Garling, SC following a s ...

, Garling has made significant recommendations to improve the public health system of New South Wales.

Early life and education

Peter Garling was born to Max and Patricia Garling in British Malaya. He is a descendant of Frederick Garling, one of the first solicitors admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the first appointed Crown Prosecutor in

. Garling was educated at

Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview Saint Ignatius' College Riverview is an Australian independent single-sex primary and secondary day and boarding school for boys, conducted in the Jesuit tradition, located in Riverview, a small suburb located on the Lane Cove River on the ...

and the

University of Sydney The University of Sydney (USYD), also known as Sydney University, or informally Sydney Uni, is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and is one of the country's ...

, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (1975) and Bachelor of Laws (1977). During his university days, Garling joined the

Sydney University Regiment Sydney University Regiment (SUR) is an officer-training regiment of the Australian Army Reserve. Its predecessor, the University Volunteer Rifle Corps, was raised in 1900 as a unit of the colonial New South Wales Defence Force. During the 20th ...

of the Australian Army Reserve.

Career

Early legal career

After graduating from the law school, Garling worked as an

articled clerk Articled clerk is a title used in Commonwealth countries for one who is studying to be an accountant or a lawyer. In doing so, they are put under the supervision of someone already in the profession, now usually for two years, but previously three ...

and solicitor at David Landa, Stewart & Company.

Barristerial career

Garling was admitted to the Bar in 1979 and read with Calvin "Cal" R. Callaway QC. He commenced practising as a barrister in Garfield Barwick Chambers, followed by Second Floor Wentworth Chambers. He practised from Fifth Floor St James Hall from 1992 until his appointment. On 4 November 1994, Garling took silk.

Judicial career

In 2010, Garling was appointed as a judge of the

Other activity

From 1970 to 1996, Garling was a serving member of the Australian Army Reserve. During this time, he served as the second-in-command of 1 Commando Company, and reached the rank of company commander of the Sydney University Regiment. For his extended services to the Army Reserve, he has been awarded the

Reserve Force Decoration The Reserve Force Decoration (postnominal RFD) is an Australian Military award given for long service by officers of the Reserve Forces. It is part of the suite of defence force service awards introduced in 1982, which also included the Defence ...

. Garling has been involved in multiple public inquiries and royal commissions, including those into the

1997 Thredbo landslide The Thredbo landslide was a catastrophic landslide that occurred at the village and ski resort of Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia, on 30 July 1997. Two ski lodges were destroyed and 18 people died. Stuart Diver was the only survivor. Land ...

, the Glenbrook and Waterfall railway accidents, the collapse of the

HIH Insurance HIH Insurance was Australia's second-largest insurance company before it was placed into provisional liquidation on 15 March 2001. The demise of HIH is considered to be the largest corporate collapse in Australia's history, with liquidators ...

, and the affairs of the Medical Research and Compensation Foundation. He served as the Commissioner conducting the Special Commission of Inquiry into Acute Care Services in NSW Public Hospitals, authoring

.Sydney Medical School. (December 2009.
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Personal life

Garling's three brothers also completed law degrees. At the time of his appointment, brother Max had become a mining entrepreneur; Anthony was a NSW District Court judge; and Kim, a private practice lawyer and former President of the

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. In 1980, Garling married Jane Anne Loneragan, who is a solicitor and was a lecturer at the University of Technology, Sydney. Garling's elder daughter, Antonia, is a lawyer at

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References

External links

Special Commission of Inquiry: Acute Care Services in NSW Public Hospitals
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