Sir Gerard Brennan | |
|---|---|
| 10thChief 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 (1928-05-22)22 May 1928 Rockhampton,Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 1 June 2022(2022-06-01) (aged 94) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 7 |
Sir Francis Gerard Brennan (22 May 1928 – 1 June 2022) was an Australian lawyer and jurist. He was the 10thChief Justice of Australia, appointed by Prime MinisterPaul Keating in 1995.[1] Prime MinisterMalcolm Fraser appointed Brennan to the court in 1981.[2]
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