Court of Appeal Judge the Honourable Justice Jean Dalton retired at the weekend, after a career of more than three decades.
Justice Dalton’s retirement was effective from 28 February and an appointment to the vacancy is yet to be announced.
Her Honour served as a Judge of the Court of Appeal from May 2022, following 11 years on the Supreme Court.
After graduating from the University of Queensland in 1986 with a University Medal, Justice Dalton began a 22-year career at the bar with specialities in medical negligence and commercial, land, mining and corporate law, and was appointed Senior Counsel in November 2004.
Following service on government bodies and various tribunals, Her Honour became Queensland’s 108th appointee to the Supreme Court in February 2011.
Judge Dalton was involved in all aspects of the Supreme Court’s work, as well as the Land Appeal Court and the Mental Health Court.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Deb Frecklington congratulated Justice Dalton on her retirement and thanked her for her valuable contribution to Queensland.
“Justice Dalton is highly regarded within the judiciary, the legal profession and beyond for her high intellect, careful and persistent work ethic, and for the clarity of her judgements,” the Attorney-General said.
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