The Federal Court of Australia has welcomed a new judge, in an appointment effective from next month.
Kylie Elizabeth Downes QC has been appointed to the Queensland registry of the Federal Court and will commence on August 2.
She has specialised in commercial practice and has particular experience in contractual disputes, insolvency-related disputes, banking law, mining law, company law, joint venture disputes, construction disputes and intellectual property matters.
“On behalf of the Australian Government, I congratulate Ms Downes on her appointment and thank her for her willingness to serve the people of Australia as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia,” Attorney-General Michaelia Cash said in a statement.
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