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William Deane
Australian Governor-General (1996-2001) and judge / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir William Patrick Deane (born 4 January 1931) is an Australian lawyer and judge. He served as the 22nd Governor-General of Australia, in office from 1996 to 2001.[1] He was appointed to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1977, and later that year was also appointed to the Federal Court of Australia. He was a Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1982 to 1995.
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Sir William Deane | |
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22nd Governor-General of Australia | |
In office 16 February 1996 ā 29 June 2001 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Paul Keating John Howard |
Preceded by | Bill Hayden |
Succeeded by | Peter Hollingworth |
Justice of the High Court of Australia | |
In office 25 June 1982 ā 11 November 1995 | |
Nominated by | Malcolm Fraser |
Preceded by | Ninian Stephen |
Succeeded by | Michael Kirby |
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Born | (1931-01-04) 4 January 1931 (age 93) Melbourne, Victoria |
Spouse(s) | Helen Russell |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Profession | Barrister Judge |
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Deane had a low profile during his five-year term, having no major constitutional issues, but did become notice by the global scale by officially opening the 2000 Summer Olympics.[2][3]
Deane was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) on 10 August 1982, a few weeks after being appointed to the High Court.