John Latham (judge)
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Sir John Greig Latham GCMG PC QC was an Australian lawyer, politician, and judge who served as the fifth Chief Justice of Australia, in office from 1935 to 1952. He had earlier served as Attorney-General of Australia under Stanley Bruce and Joseph Lyons, and was Leader of the Opposition from 1929 to 1931 as the final leader of the Nationalist Party.
Latham in 1931
John Latham in the 1920s
Latham and Prime Minister Joseph Lyons, c. 1932
Latham as Chief Justice in 1945
Chief Justice of Australia
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The chief justice of Australia is the presiding justice of the High Court of Australia and the highest-ranking judicial officer in the Commonwealth of Australia. The incumbent is Stephen Gageler, since 6 November 2023.
Chief Justice of Australia
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