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{{Short description|Australian judge}}
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==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==


Perr attended [[Walford Anglican School for Girls]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/digital-law-library/judges-speeches/justice-perry/perry-j-20130923|title=Ceremonial sitting of the Full Court for the swearing in and welcome of the Honourable Justice Perry|last=Perry|first=Justice|date=2013-09-23|website=www.fedcourt.gov.au|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-02}}</ref> Perry then graduated from the [[University of Adelaide]] with a Bachelor of Laws with first class Honours.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://law.adelaide.edu.au/military-law-ethics/our-people/advisory-board|title=Advisory Board {{!}} Research Unit on Military Law and Ethics {{!}} University of Adelaide|website=law.adelaide.edu.au|access-date=2019-08-02}}</ref> Perry studied at the [[University of Cambridge]] where she was awarded an LLM and PhD in public international law. Her doctorate on State succession, boundaries and territorial regimes was awarded the [[Yorke Prize]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/about/judges/current-judges-appointment/current-judges/perry-j|title=Biography of Justice Perry|date=2013-09-23|website=www.fedcourt.gov.au|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-02}}</ref>
Perry attended [[Walford Anglican School for Girls]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/digital-law-library/judges-speeches/justice-perry/perry-j-20130923|title=Ceremonial sitting of the Full Court for the swearing in and welcome of the Honourable Justice Perry|last=Perry|first=Justice|date=2013-09-23|website=www.fedcourt.gov.au|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-02}}</ref> Perry then graduated from the [[University of Adelaide]] with a Bachelor of Laws with first class Honours.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://law.adelaide.edu.au/military-law-ethics/our-people/advisory-board|title=Advisory Board {{!}} Research Unit on Military Law and Ethics {{!}} University of Adelaide|website=law.adelaide.edu.au|access-date=2019-08-02}}</ref> Perry studied at the [[University of Cambridge]] where she was awarded an LLM and PhD in public international law. Her doctorate on State succession, boundaries and territorial regimes was awarded the [[Yorke Prize]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/about/judges/current-judges-appointment/current-judges/perry-j|title=Biography of Justice Perry|date=2013-09-23|website=www.fedcourt.gov.au|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-02}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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Perry practiced at the Bar in Australia from 1992 to 2013, and was appointed [[Queen's Counsel]] for South Australia in 2004.<ref name=":0" /> Perry was admitted to the [[Barristers in England and Wales|Bar of England and Wales]] in 2012.<ref name=":0" />
Perry practiced at the Bar in Australia from 1992 to 2013, and was appointed [[Queen's Counsel]] for South Australia in 2004.<ref name=":0" /> Perry was admitted to the [[Barristers in England and Wales|Bar of England and Wales]] in 2012.<ref name=":0" />


Perry was appointed as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia on 23 September 2013.<ref name=":0" /> Perry also serves as an additional Judge of the [[Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory]], a member of the Defence Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal, and a Deputy President of the [[Administrative Appeals Tribunal]].<ref name=":0" />
Perry was appointed as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia on 23 September 2013.<ref name=":0" /> Perry was appointed as a Deputy President of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal on 20 July 2018.<ref name=":0" /> On 11 October 2018, her Honour was commissioned in the office of member of the Defence Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal and was appointed as Vice President of that Tribunal on 1 August 2023.<ref name=":0" /> Her Honour was an additional judge of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory from 2014 to 2023.<ref name=":0" />


Perry is a Foundation Fellow and former Director of the Australian Academy of Law, and is also the Patron for the NSW Chapter of the Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association.<ref name=":0" />
Perry is a Foundation Fellow and former Director of the Australian Academy of Law, and is also the Patron for the NSW Chapter of the Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association.<ref name=":0" />
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== Publications ==
== Publications ==


* “The Duality of Water: Conflict or Co-operation” (2018 Annual Kirby Lecture on International Law, Australian National University College of Law, Centre for International and Public Law) (to be published in Volume 36, ''Australian Year Book of International Law'' at p.&nbsp;3-27 (forthcoming))
* "The Duality of Water: Conflict or Co-operation" (2018 Annual Kirby Lecture on International Law, Australian National University College of Law, Centre for International and Public Law) (to be published in Volume 36, ''Australian Year Book of International Law'' at p.&nbsp;3-27 (forthcoming))
* Melissa Perry and Stephen Lloyd (eds), ''Australian Native Title Law'' (2018, 2nd ed, Lawbook Co)
* Melissa Perry and Stephen Lloyd (eds), ''Australian Native Title Law'' (2018, 2nd ed, Lawbook Co)
* Melissa Perry, “iDecide: Administrative Decision-Making in the Digital World” (2017) 91 ''Australian Law Journal'' 29
* Melissa Perry, "iDecide: Administrative Decision-Making in the Digital World" (2017) 91 ''Australian Law Journal'' 29
* "The High Court and Dynamic Federalism" in Kildea, Lynch & Williams (eds), ''Tomorrow’s Federation; Reforming Australian Government'' (2012)
* "The High Court and Dynamic Federalism" in Kildea, Lynch & Williams (eds), ''Tomorrow’s Federation; Reforming Australian Government'' (2012)
* “Native Title” in Freckelton and Selby (eds), ''Appealing to the Future: Michael Kirby and his Legacy'' (2009)
* "Native Title" in Freckelton and Selby (eds), ''Appealing to the Future: Michael Kirby and his Legacy'' (2009)
* Melissa Perry and Stephen Lloyd, ''Australian Native Title Law'' (2003, 1st ed, Lawbook Co)
* Melissa Perry and Stephen Lloyd, ''Australian Native Title Law'' (2003, 1st ed, Lawbook Co)
* "Chapter III and the Powers of Non-Judicial Tribunals" in Stone and Williams (eds), ''The High Court at the Crossroads'' (2000, Federation Press)
* "Chapter III and the Powers of Non-Judicial Tribunals" in Stone and Williams (eds), ''The High Court at the Crossroads'' (2000, Federation Press)
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Latest revision as of 03:06, 28 November 2024

The Honourable Justice
Melissa Anne Perry
Judge of the Federal Court of Australia
Incumbent
Assumed office
23 September 2013
Personal details
Born
Adelaide
NationalityAustralian
EducationUniversity of Adelaide
University of Cambridge

Melissa Anne Perry is a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia.[1]

Early life and education

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Perry attended Walford Anglican School for Girls.[2] Perry then graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Laws with first class Honours.[3] Perry studied at the University of Cambridge where she was awarded an LLM and PhD in public international law. Her doctorate on State succession, boundaries and territorial regimes was awarded the Yorke Prize.[4]

Career

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Perry practiced at the Bar in Australia from 1992 to 2013, and was appointed Queen's Counsel for South Australia in 2004.[4] Perry was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales in 2012.[4]

Perry was appointed as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia on 23 September 2013.[4] Perry was appointed as a Deputy President of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal on 20 July 2018.[4] On 11 October 2018, her Honour was commissioned in the office of member of the Defence Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal and was appointed as Vice President of that Tribunal on 1 August 2023.[4] Her Honour was an additional judge of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory from 2014 to 2023.[4]

Perry is a Foundation Fellow and former Director of the Australian Academy of Law, and is also the Patron for the NSW Chapter of the Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association.[4]

Publications

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  • "The Duality of Water: Conflict or Co-operation" (2018 Annual Kirby Lecture on International Law, Australian National University College of Law, Centre for International and Public Law) (to be published in Volume 36, Australian Year Book of International Law at p. 3-27 (forthcoming))
  • Melissa Perry and Stephen Lloyd (eds), Australian Native Title Law (2018, 2nd ed, Lawbook Co)
  • Melissa Perry, "iDecide: Administrative Decision-Making in the Digital World" (2017) 91 Australian Law Journal 29
  • "The High Court and Dynamic Federalism" in Kildea, Lynch & Williams (eds), Tomorrow’s Federation; Reforming Australian Government (2012)
  • "Native Title" in Freckelton and Selby (eds), Appealing to the Future: Michael Kirby and his Legacy (2009)
  • Melissa Perry and Stephen Lloyd, Australian Native Title Law (2003, 1st ed, Lawbook Co)
  • "Chapter III and the Powers of Non-Judicial Tribunals" in Stone and Williams (eds), The High Court at the Crossroads (2000, Federation Press)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Justice Perry". Federal Court of Australia. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015.
  2. ^ Perry, Justice (23 September 2013). "Ceremonial sitting of the Full Court for the swearing in and welcome of the Honourable Justice Perry". www.fedcourt.gov.au. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Advisory Board | Research Unit on Military Law and Ethics | University of Adelaide". law.adelaide.edu.au. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Biography of Justice Perry". www.fedcourt.gov.au. 23 September 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2019.

 


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