Attorney-General's
The High Court is the highest court in the Australian judicial system. The functions of the High Court are to interpret and apply the law of Australia; to decide cases of special federal significance including challenges to the constitutional validity of laws and to hear appeals, by special leave, from Federal, State and Territory courts
enquiries@hcourt.gov.au

Further information

  • Type of Body

    U. Non-Government Body

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    The Constitution and the High Court of Australia Act 1979

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    7

  • Classification

    Y. Non-Government

  • Function Categorization

    Tribunal

  • Creation Date

    1 July 2016

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Other Ms Ms. Philippa Lynch PSM 10 February 2018 9 February 2023
Other The Hon Justice Stephen Gageler SC 9 October 2012 4 July 2028
Other The Hon Justice Geoffrey Arthur Akeroyd Nettle 4 February 2015 1 December 2020
Other The Hon Justice Susan Kiefel AC 30 January 2017 16 January 2024
Other The Hon Justice Patrick Keane AC 1 March 2013 25 October 2022
Other The Hon Justice Michelle Marjorie Gordon SC 9 June 2015 18 November 2034
Other The Hon Justice Virginia Bell AC 3 February 2009 6 March 2021
Other The Hon. Justice The Hon. James Edelman 30 January 2017 8 January 2044
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