The Hon Peter Applegarth AM KC

About The Hon Peter Applegarth AM KC

The Hon Peter Applegarth AM KC is a member of Level 17 Chambers. He was a Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland between 2008 and 2024. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law.

Articles by The Hon Peter Applegarth AM KC

Perspectives

A new cause of action for serious invasions of privacy

The Hon Peter Applegarth AM KC and barrister Susanna Connolly provide an overview of the new federal law and sources to better understand its benefits and its limitations.

The Hon Peter Applegarth AM KC, Susanna Connolly

News

Commissions of Inquiry in spotlight

Two eminent jurists will share their insights into the role and running of Commissions of Inquiry, at a free event next week.

The Hon Peter Applegarth AM KC

Perspectives

Complicity or complexity

If 19th century Queensland politicians are to be indicted for their blame in permitting frontier violence to occur, many would be indicted before Griffith.

The Hon Peter Applegarth AM KC

Perspectives

Goodbye Breyer: Public servant and supreme jurist

Justice Peter Applegarth AM looks at the judicial philosophy of recently retired US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and how it conflicted with recent controversial decisions.

The Hon Peter Applegarth AM KC