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Chief Justice announces acting warrant extensions of three High Court judges

18 Nov 2024

| Author: The Right Honourable Dame Helen Winkelmann

The Chief Justice is pleased to announce the extension of acting warrants of three High Court judges. These appointments are made by the Governor-General acting on the advice of the Attorney-General.

The Hon Justice Helen Cull has been appointed an acting Judge of the High Court from 1 January to 31 December 2025, the Hon Justice Gordon has been appointed an acting Judge of the High Court from 1 January to 31 December 2025, and the Hon Justice Osborne has been appointed an acting Judge of the High Court from 1 January to December 2025.

These appointments are made to assist with the workload of the Court.

View the media statement here: Chief Justice announces acting warrant extensions of three High Court judges

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