Governor-General Quentin Bryce has appointed Stephen Gageler as the country’s new Justice of the High Court of Australia following the recommendation of the Federal Government.

 

Mr Gageler’s appointment followes the retirement of Justice William Gummow, who will step down from the role in October after 17 years of service in Australia’s highest court.

 

Mr Gageler, who will be the 49th person to be appointed to the High Court since Federation, has served as the Commonwealth Solicitor General since 2008.