His Honour Judge Stuart G Durward SC
Judge, District Court of Queensland
Date of Birth
26 March, 1948
Schooling
- Hamilton Boys High School, Hamilton NZ (1961–1965)
University Education
- Graduate Diploma, Australian Institute of Company Directors (2006)
- Mediators Course, Bond University/BAQ (1992)
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Queensland (1975)
Judicial Career
- Judge, Children's Court of Queensland (2006–)
- Judge, District Court of Queensland (2006–)
- Judge, Planning and Environment Court (2006–)
Pre-judicial Career
- Vice President, North Queensland Bar Association (2004–2006)
- Panel Member, Legal Practice Committee (2004–2006)
- Chairman, Grammar Old Boys Rugby Club (2002–2004)
- Inaugural Chairman, Grammar Schools Queensland Association (2001–2004)
- Statutory Reviewing Officer (Disciplinary Proceedings), ADF (2000–2005)
- Consultant, Defence Legal Service (2000)
- Appointed Senior Counsel (1999)
- Staff Officer Legal NQ (3BDE & 11BDE) (1998–1999)
- Director, NQ Military Museum
- President, North Queensland Bar Association (1997–1998)
- Member, Bar Association of Queensland Council
- Member, Board of Trustees of the Townsville Grammar School (1995–1997)
- Chairman, Northern Regional Health Authority (1991–1995)
- Practised at the Independent Bar in Queensland (1987–2006)
- Crown Prosecutor, Queensland (1976–1986)
- Admitted as a Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland (1976)
- Clerk, Solicitor-General's Office (1972–1975)
- Clerk, Queensland Magistrates Court (1971–1972)
- Clerk and Depositions Clerk, Department of Justice, New Zealand (1968–1969)
Extra Judicial Positions
- Graduate Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors (2006–)
- Panel Leader and Chief Legal Officer, Defence Legal Service (NQ) (2005–)
- President, North Queensland Medico-Legal Society (2005–)
- Foundation Director, Grammar Old Boys Rugby Club (1999–2007)
- Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Townsville Grammar School (1997–)
- Chairman, The Townsville Hospital Foundation (1992–)