Companion of
the Order of Australia (2000).
Born 21
September 1948; married Kaye 1971; two daughters and one son: Carolyn, Alison and David.
Secondary
education at Anglican Church Grammar School (1961-1965) and then University of Queensland,
graduated BA., LL.B.(Hons) 1971; Queensland University Regiment 1966 71
(Commissioned 1969)
Appointed a
Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1985.
Appointed Chief
Justice of Queensland 17 February 1998.
Chancellor of
the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane since 1991; member of the Chapter of St Johns
Cathedral since 1989; member of the Council of the Anglican Church Grammar School
1990-1997.