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His Honour Judge John R Baulch SC

Judge, District Court of Queensland

Portrait of His Honour Judge John R Baulch SC

Date of Birth

21 February, 1947

Schooling

  • Hobart Matriculation College (1963)
  • Queechy High School, Launceston (1960–1962)

University Education

  • University of Tasmania, Bachelor of Laws (1969)

Honours

  • Australian Defence Medal (2008)

Judicial Career

  • Judge, District Court of Queensland (2010–)
  • Judge, Children's Court of Queensland (2010–)

Pre-judicial Career

  • Barrister, Supreme Court of Queensland, Townsville (1977–2010)
  • Appointed Senior Counsel (1998)
  • Admitted as a Barrister, Supreme Court of Queensland (1977)
  • Crown Counsel, Office of the Crown Advocate, Hobart (1976–1977)
  • Acting Deputy Director, Australian Legal Aid Office, Hobart (1975–1976)
  • Enrolled as a Barrister to the High Court of Australia (1975)
  • Solicitor, Eamon Lindsay & Richard Lindsay Solicitors, Townsville (1974–1975)
  • Admitted as a Solicitor, Supreme Court of Queensland (1974)
  • Barrister and Solicitor, Public Solicitors Office, Territory of Papua and New Guinea (1970–1974)
  • Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor, High Court of the Western Pacific (1973)
  • Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor, Supreme Court of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea (1970)
  • Barrister and Solicitor, Sproule & McLean Barristers and Solicitors, Burnie (1969)
  • Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Tasmania (1969)
  • Associate to The Honourable Mr. Justice D.M. Chambers (1968)
  • Articled to Mr Maxwell Steward Bull, Solicitor (1966–1967)

Extra Judicial Positions

  • Ethics Counsellor, Bar Association of Queensland (2010)
  • Member, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, USA (2008–)
  • Accredited Mediator, Australian National Mediator Accreditation System (2008–)
  • Council Member, Bar Association of Queensland (2008–2009)
  • Teacher, Australian Advocacy Institute (2004–)
  • Member, Misconduct Tribunal, Townsville (2003–2008)
  • Member, Rotary Club of Townsville (2002–)
  • Member, Mental Health Review Tribunal (2002)
  • President, North Queensland Bar Association (1999–2010)
  • Member, Amercian Association for Justice (formerly ATLA), USA (1996–)
  • Chairman, Patient Review Tribution, Northern Region (1992–2002)
  • Committee Member, Bar Association of Queensland (1989–1990)