Catherine Branson
Catherine Margaret Branson AC KC (born 2 May 1948) is a former Australian judge and public servant. She was a judge of the Federal Court of Australia from 1994 to 2008, and then President of the Australian Human Rights Commission from 2008 to 2012.
The Honourable Catherine Branson AC KC | |
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Branson in 2011 | |
| Chancellor of the University of Adelaide | |
| Assumed office 14 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Scarce |
| President of the Australian Human Rights Commission | |
| In office 2008–2012 | |
| Nominated by | Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | John von Doussa |
| Succeeded by | Gillian Triggs |
| Judge of the Federal Court of Australia | |
| In office 16 May 1994 – 13 October 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Catherine Margaret Rayner 2 May 1948 Terowie, South Australia |
| Spouse |
John Branson (m. 1969) |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Occupation | Judge, lawyer |
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