Tim Faulkner
Tim Faulkner | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the New South Wales Supreme Court | |
| Assumed office 23 May 2024 | |
| Nominated by | Michael Daley |
| Appointed by | Margaret Beazley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 (age 59–60) |
| Spouse | Liz |
| Children | Three |
| Alma mater | Australian National University (BEc, LLB) University of Sydney (LLM) |
| Occupation | Judge, barrister |
Tim Faulkner (born 1966) is a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the highest court in the State of New South Wales, Australia, which forms part of the Australian court hierarchy.
Education
[edit]Faulkner was born in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory in 1966 to June, a homemaker, and Donald, an astrophysicist.[1] He attended Canberra High School and Walker College.[1] He then attended the Australian National University where he graduated with degrees in economics and law.[1] In 1995, Faulkner graduated with a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney.[1]
Career
[edit]Faulkner was admitted as a solicitor in 1990.[2] He started his career at Mallesons working under Julie Ward (now President of the New South Wales Court of Appeal) and Ashley Black (now a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales).[1] He then practised in London at Herbert Smith before being called to the bar of New South Wales in 1999.[2] He practised as a barrister from 12 Wentworth Chambers in Sydney, where he gained particular expertise in insurance law, professional negligence, and matters concerning the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.[3] Faulkner took silk in 2014.[2]
Faulkner's appointment to the bench of the Supreme Court of New South Wales was announced by NSW Attorney General Michael Daley on 2 May 2024.[2] He was sworn as a judge on 23 May 2024.[1] Faulkner sits in the Common Law Division of the Court.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Faulkner is married to Liz and has three children.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lloyd, David (2024). "Swearing in of his Honour Justice Tim Faulkner" (PDF). Bar News. 91 (Winter): 86–87.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Daley, Michael (2 May 2024). "Experienced barrister Tim Faulkner SC appointed to NSW Supreme Court | NSW Government". NSW Government. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ Hoerr, Karl (2 May 2024). "Insurance specialist Tim Faulkner SC appointed to Supreme Court bench". Law Society Journal.