Judges who have served on the Federal Court of Australia as of May 2019[update],[1][2] 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.[3]
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: Bernard Riley, formerly of the New South Wales Legislative Council, and Howard Olney, formerly of the Western Australian Legislative Council.
- ^ "List by appointment date of current judges". Federal Court of Australia. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "Former Judges of the Federal Court of Australia". Federal Court of Australia. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- ^ Constitution (Cth) s 72 Judges' appointment, tenure, and remuneration.
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