The Honourable Mr Justice Richard N Chesterman RFD
Judge, Queensland Court of Appeal
Date of Birth
9 June, 1945
Schooling
- Brisbane Boys' College, Toowong (1962)
University Education
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Queensland (1968)
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Queensland (1965)
Honours
- Reserve Force Decoration (1978)
Judicial Career
- Judge, Supreme Court of Queensland (1998–2008)
- Judge, Mental Health Tribunal (1998–2002)
- Judge, Queensland Court of Appeal (2008–)
Pre-judicial Career
- Member, Police Misconduct Tribunal (1990–1992)
- Member, Criminal Justice Commission's Misconduct Tribunal (1989–1992)
- Member, Queensland Barristers' Admission Board (1983–1998)
- Appointed Queen's Counsel (1983)
- President, Maritime Association Australia and New Zealand (1980–1982)
- Admitted as a Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland (1968)
- Associate to the Honourable Justice Charles Wanstall, Supreme Court of Queensland (1966–1968)
Extra Judicial Positions
- Chairman, Australian Merchant Navy Awards Council Foundation (2002–)
- Chairman, Queensland Cancer Fund (2001–)
- Member, Queensland Art Gallery Foundation (1996–)
Biographical Notes
Before joining the Supreme Court of Queensland bench, His Honour practised at the Bar in Queensland from 1970 to 1998. He was a Legal Officer with the RAAF Reserve, reaching rank of Squadron Leader. He was honoured in 1978 with the Reserve Force Decoration.
Publications
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