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The Hon Justice Arthur Emmett

Federal Court of Australia (1997-)


Qualifications | Work History | Other positions held | Academic positions | Relevant judgments |

Relevant qualifications

  • BA University of Sydney (1964)
  • LLB University of Sydney (1967)
  • LLM London (1976)
  • Admitted as a socliitor in NSW (1967)
  • Admitted to Bar of NSW (1978)
  • Admitted in ACT, WA, Victoria and WA
  • Appointed Queen's Counsel (NSW) (1985) (subsequently other jurisdictions)
  • Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) University of Sydney (May 2009)

Relevant work history

  • 1995- Federal Court of Australia (Adelaide) (since 3 February 1997)
  • 1985 - Queen's Counsel
  • 1978 - Admitted to Bar (NSW)
  • 1967 - Admitted as solicitor in NSW

Academic appointments

  • Tutor and lecturer in Real Property fo rthe Law Extension Committee of the University of Sydney (and examiner)
  • Has taught Roman Law at the University of Sydney since 1978 and Challis Lecturer in Roman Law since 1990

Relevant judgments