Gerard Brennan
Sir Francis Gerard Brennan (22 May 1928 – 1 June 2022) was an Australian lawyer and jurist. He was the 10th Chief Justice of Australia, appointed by Prime Minister Paul Keating in 1995.[1] Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser appointed Brennan to the court in 1981.[2]
Sir Gerard Brennan | |
|---|---|
| 10th Chief Justice of Australia | |
| In office 21 April 1995 – 21 May 1998 | |
| Nominated by | Paul Keating |
| Appointed by | Bill Hayden |
| Preceded by | Anthony Mason |
| Succeeded by | Murray Gleeson |
| Justice of the High Court of Australia | |
| In office 12 February 1981 – 21 April 1995 | |
| Appointed by | Malcolm Fraser |
| Preceded by | Harry Gibbs |
| Succeeded by | William Gummow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Gerard Brennan 22 May 1928 Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 1 June 2022 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia O'Hara (m. 1953; her death 2019) |
| Children | 7 |
References
- ↑ "The National Legal Eagle : Who's Who in the Legal Zoo: Sir Gerard Brennan AC, KBE – Former Chief Justice of the High Court". Epublications.bond.edu.au. 2010. Archived from the original on 9 November 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
- ↑ The Oxford Companion to the High Court of Australia. Melbourne: Oxford University Press. 2002. p. 755.