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FCFCOA to see several new judicial appointments
Early next year will see the addition of seven new judicial appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Emma Musgrave
Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Mark Dreyfus KC MP, confirmed the seven new judicial appointments would commence Monday, 6 February.
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“The appointments ensure that the courts have no vacant judicial appointments. This will greatly assist the courts to effectively manage their demanding caseload and provide access to justice across Australia,” said the Honourable William Alstergren AO, commenting on the appointments.
“On behalf of the courts, I am delighted to welcome the appointment of such esteemed and eminently qualified individuals to the bench. I warmly welcome the new judges who will play a critical part in the courts’ future and serving the Australian community,” the Chief Justice said.
Justice Rebecca Curran has been appointed to the Sydney Registry.
Also taking to the Sydney Registry is Judge Louise Goodchild. She is described as an experienced barrister, having been called to the bar in 2005.
Her Honour’s practice includes family law, wills, estate and probate law, defamation law, personal injury (particularly institutional abuse matters), human rights and native title law.
Judge Dina Lioumis, also of the Sydney Registry, was called to the NSW bar in 2018. She has 28 years of experience in family and is an accredited specialist. Her Honour has worked as a solicitor at Legal Aid as well as in private practice.
Judge Janine Young takes to the Melbourne Registry in her appointment. She was admitted to practice in 1997 and has been deputy president of the Fair Work Commission since 2019. Throughout her career, she has been a partner, specialising in employment and labour law since 2011.
Also of the Melbourne Registry is Judge Mark Champion — an experienced barrister having been called to the bar in 2000. His Honour’s practice has included administrative law, commercial law and professional disciplinary matters.
Further, Judge Amanda Humphreys, who also takes to the Melbourne Registry, is an accredited family law specialist, working exclusively in family law since 2001. Some of her most notable work includes complex parenting, property and financial matters, child support and international family law.
Finally, Judge Jennifer McArdle takes to the Brisbane Registry in her appointment. Her Honour was called to the bar in 2010. Her practice included all aspects of family law and child protection matters, having represented clients in the federal and state courts, both in Brisbane and in regional areas.
