Catherine Branson
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Catherine Margaret Branson AC KC (born 2 May 1948) is a former Australian judge and public servant. She was a judge of the Federal Court of Australia from 1994 to 2008,[2] and then President of the Australian Human Rights Commission from 2008 to 2012.[3]
Quick Facts Chancellor of the University of Adelaide, Preceded by ...
Catherine Branson | |
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Chancellor of the University of Adelaide | |
Assumed office 14 July 2020 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Scarce |
President of the Australian Human Rights Commission | |
In office 2008–2012 | |
Nominated by | Kevin Rudd |
Preceded by | John von Doussa |
Succeeded by | Gillian Triggs |
Judge of the Federal Court of Australia | |
In office 16 May 1994 – 13 October 2008 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Catherine Margaret Rayner (1948-05-02) 2 May 1948 (age 76) Terowie, South Australia |
Spouse |
John Branson (m. 1969) |
Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
Occupation | Judge, lawyer |
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