Matthew Myers (judge) facts for kids
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His Honour
Matthew Myers
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| Born | 1970 (age 54–55) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Indigenous Australian |
| Alma mater | University of New South Wales, The College of Law Australia, Bond University |
| Occupation | Judge; Judicial officer |
| Known for | Commissioner Australian Law Reform Commission, ADJ Professor of Law UNSW., Australian Reconciliation |
Matthew David Myers AM was born on November 10, 1970. He is an important judge in Australia. He works at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. He is also a professor at the University of New South Wales. Mr. Myers made history as the first Aboriginal Australian to become a judge in a federal court. This was a very big step for Indigenous Australians.
Growing Up and Learning: Matthew Myers' Story
Matthew Myers was born in 1970. He spent his early years in La Perouse, a part of Sydney. Later, his family moved to French's Forest. He went to Forest High School there.
From a young age, Matthew was interested in law. He saw a lawyer help people in his community. This experience made him want to work in the legal field.
Matthew Myers' Career and Contributions
Matthew Myers has had a busy career. In 2017, he was chosen for a special role. He became a Commissioner for the Australian Law Reform Commission. His job was to look into why so many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were in jail. He worked to find ways to help this situation.
Mr. Myers is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law. This means he is recognized for his important work in the legal world. He continues to serve as a judge. He also teaches law at the University of New South Wales.
See also
- Law Council of Australia
- Law Society of New South Wales
