Anthony Mason (judge)

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The Honourable Sir Anthony Mason AC KBE GBM KC
Mason c. 1968
Chief Justice of Australia
In office 6 February 1987 – 20 April 1995
Nominated by	Bob Hawke
Appointed by	Sir Ninian Stephen
Preceded by	Sir Harry Gibbs
Succeeded by	Sir Gerard Brennan
Justice of the High Court of Australia
In office 7 August 1972 – 6 February 1987
Nominated by	William McMahon
Appointed by	Sir Paul Hasluck
Preceded by	Sir William Owen
Succeeded by	Mary Gaudron
Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
In office 1 May 1969 – 6 August 1972
Nominated by	Robert Askin
Appointed by	Sir Roden Cutler
Preceded by	New Seat
Succeeded by	Robert Hope
Personal details
Born	(1925-04-21) 21 April 1925 (age 99) Sydney, Australia
Education	University of Sydney

Sir Anthony Frank Mason AC KBE GBM KC HonFAIB DistFRSN (born 21 April 1925) is an Australian judge who served as the ninth Chief Justice of Australia, in office from 1987 to 1995. He was first appointed to the High Court in 1972, having previously served on the Supreme Court of New South Wales.