Judicial profiles
The Hon Justice Patrick Keane AC
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (2023-)
High Court of Australia (2013-2022)
Federal Court of Australia (Chief Justice)
Supreme Court of Queensland (Court of Appeal)
High Court of Australia
Federal Court of Australia
Qualifications
Bachelor of Civil Law (Oxford)
Bachelor of Laws (Queensland)
Bachelor of Arts (Queensland)
Nominated by
Julia Gillard
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Qualifications
Bachelor of Civil Law (First Class Honours) (University of Oxford) (1977)
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours and University Medal) (University of Queensland, 1976)
Bachelor of Arts (University of Queensland) (1973)
Appointed Queen’s Counsel (1988)
Part time lecturer, University of Queensland (1978-1979)
Admitted to Queensland Bar (1977)
Honours/Awards
Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia (2015)
Relevant work history
Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia (2010-2013)
Judge, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Queensland (2005-2010)
Solicitor-General for Queensland (1992-2005)
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Last updated: 11 April 2023