Craig Bydder SC has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
Bydder, who previously served as Solicitor-General and as a Deputy State Solicitor, is the newest judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia (WA).
He has been WA Solicitor-General since November 2023, following a 27-year career at the State Solicitor's Office (SSO).
As Solicitor-General, he represented WA in several High Court proceedings, and in matters before the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.
Prior to his time as Solicitor-General, he served as a Deputy State Solicitor from April 2019.
He was admitted to practice in 1999, and took silk in October 2022.
Speaking about the appointment, WA Attorney-General Dr Tony Buti said: “Solicitor-General Craig Bydder SC is a most welcome addition to the panel of Supreme Court of WA Judges.”
“Mr Bydder is highly regarded in legal circles and over the course of his career and has been actively involved in conducting complex advising work and litigation in various courts and tribunals,” the Attorney-General said.
“His distinguished long service with the State Solicitor's Office saw him gain extensive expertise in court representation and legal advice for the State. He is well placed to segue to the judiciary.”
Bydder will begin in his new role as a Supreme Court Justice today (5 January 2026).
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