New Chief Justice reflects profession's diversity: Law Council

Bà Susan Kiefel

Bà Susan Kiefel Source: AAP

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced High Court judge Susan Kiefel will be Australia's new Chief Justice.


She is the first woman to hold the position and will become the 13th Chief Justice of Australia.

Ms Kiefel will be sworn in on the 30th of January next year.






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