Virginia Bell

Virginia Bell

Country

Australia

Birth - Death

1951 -

Occupation

Law

Notable Achievements

Order of Australia, AC

Description

Justice, High Court of Australia since 2009. Former judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales since March 1999. Served as president of the Australian Institute of Judicial Administration 2006 to 2008. Appointed a member of the Order of Australia in 2012. Has been active in LGBTQ rights.

See Also

• LGBTQ Chief Justices

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.hcourt.gov.au/justices/current/justice-bell
• http://www.theage.com.au/national/virginia-bells-journey-from-barrel-girl-to-the-high-court-20081215-6z1n.html
• http://www.theaustralian.com.au/archive/news/family-pride-as-rebel-makes-it-to-top/story-e6frg6o6-1111118749090

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