Robert Beech-Jones

Robert Beech-Jones has been a judge of the New South Wales Supreme Court since 2012 and, since August 2021, the Chief Judge at Common Law and a judge of the New South Wales Court of Appeal.[1] Beech-Jones began practising law in Sydney in the 1980s. He was called to the New South Wales Bar in 1992, joined 11th Floor St James Hall, and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2006. He practised primarily in the areas of commercial law, regulatory enforcement, white collar crime and administrative law.[2] On 22 August 2023, his appointment to the High Court of Australia was announced, to take effect on 6 November 2023.

Personal life

Beech-Jones spent his childhood years in Savage River, Tasmania, with a brief stint in Montreal, Canada. He studied law and science at the Australian National University, graduating with Honours in 1988.[3]

Beech-Jones is married to Australian playwright Suzie Miller, with whom he has two children. He also has three brothers.[3]

Beech-Jones has a keen interest in Australian Rules Football, marathon running, and mathematics.[3]

References
  1. "Media Release - Appointment of Beech-Jones CJ at CL". 11 August 2021. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021.
  2. "The Hon Justice Robert Beech-Jones" (PDF). Bar News: The Journal of the NSW Bar Association: 70. March 2012.
  3. "Swearing-in Speech - Justice Beech-Jones" (PDF).
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