Chief Justice of Australia
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 | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Stephen Gageler since 6 November 2023 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Nominator | Prime Minister of Australia |
| Appointer | Governor-General of Australia |
| Term length | No set term, though retirement is mandatory at age 70 |
| Inaugural holder | Sir Samuel Griffith |
| Formation | 5 October 1903 |
| Salary | $584,520 |
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