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The Hon Justice (John) Dyson Heydon AC

High Court of Australia (2003-)


Qualifications | Work History | Other positions held | Academic positions | Relevant judgments | Relevant speeches and publications

Relevant qualifications

  • BA University of Sydney
  • MA, BCL University College, Oxford (Rhodes Scholar)
  • Admitted to NSW Bar (1973)
  • Queen's Counsel (1987)
  • Companion of the Order of Australia

Relevant work history

  • 2003 - High Court of Australia (appointed by John Howard)
  • 2000-2003 - Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of New South Wales
  • 1979-2000 - Barrister (including as QC from 1987)

Other positions held

  • 1978-1979 - Dean, University of New South Wales Law School

Academic appointments

  • 1978-1979 - Dean, University of New South Wales Law School
  • 1973 - Professor of Law, University of Sydney (including teaching restrictive trade practices)

Relevant judgments

  • Forthcoming

Relevant cases as counsel

Relevant speeches and publications