William Gummow

William Montague Charles Gummow was appointed to the High Court in April 1995. At that time he was a judge of the Federal Court of Australia. He had held that office since 1986.

He graduated from the University of Sydney as Bachelor of Arts and Master of Laws. After 10 years in practice as a solicitor, he was called to the New South Wales Bar in 1976. For 30 years he lectured, part-time, at the University of Sydney. He was appointed a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia in 1997.