Wayne Stewart Martin AC KC (born 28 December 1952) is a lawyer and former judge who served as Chief Justice of Western Australia from 2006 until 2018, and Lieutenant-Governor of Western Australia from 2009 to 2019.[1]
Wayne Martin | |
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| Lieutenant-Governor of Western Australia | |
| In office 9 October 2009 – 27 November 2019 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Ken Michael Malcolm McCusker Kerry Sanderson Kim Beazley |
| Preceded by | David Malcolm |
| Succeeded by | Peter Quinlan |
| Chief Justice of Western Australia | |
| In office 1 May 2006 – 27 July 2018 | |
| Nominated by | Alan Carpenter |
| Appointed by | Ken Michael |
| Preceded by | David Malcolm |
| Succeeded by | Peter Quinlan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 December 1952 Perth, Western Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Western Australia King's College London Christ Church Grammar School |
Early life and education
editMartin was born on 28 December 1952 and attended North Perth Primary School and Christ Church Grammar School. He graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1973, with a Bachelor of Laws and First Class Honours. Martin completed his articled clerkship with Lavan & Walsh, and subsequently completed a Master of Laws degree at King's College London. He was admitted to practice in Western Australia in 1977, and was a partner of the law firm Keall Brinsden (now Corrs Chambers Westgarth) until joining the independent bar in 1988.[2] He was made a QC in 1993.[3]
Legal career
editIn addition to his work as a barrister, Martin is a former chairman of the Western Australian Law Reform Commission,[3] president of the Administrative Review Council,[4] and president of the Western Australia Bar Association.[2][3] In addition, he is a former president of the Law Society of Western Australia[3] and a director of the Law Council of Australia.[3]
Judicial career
editAs Chief Justice, Martin spoke out about the need to enhance access to justice and improve the efficiency of the legal system.[5][6] He also came to the defence of the legal system in the wake of criticisms in some sections of the media that resulted from several high-profile miscarriages of justice.[7]
Martin instigated several changes to modernise the courts in Western Australia, including abolishing the traditional wigs and jabots,[8] publishing sentencing comments online, and allowing the use of electronic devices and social media when covering court cases.[9]
In his role as Lieutenant-Governor, he has served as Administrator of the State on two occasions when the position of Governor of Western Australia is vacant: from 2 May to 1 July 2011, following the expiration of Ken Michael's term, and from 1 July 2014 to October 2014, following the expiration of Malcolm McCusker's term.[10]
Martin retired in July 2018.[11]
He has served as an international commercial court judge on the DIFC Courts in Dubai.[12]
Board member
editMartin became a West Australian Football Commission board member in 2019 before being elected chairman in 2020 and then reappointed on a three-year term in December 2021.[13] His tenure as chair will conclude on 31 December 2024.[14]
Honours
editOn 11 June 2012, Chief Justice Martin was named an Companion of the Order of Australia for "eminent service to the judiciary and to the law, particularly as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, to legal reform and education, and to the community".[15]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Governor swears-in Chief Justice as Lieutenant Governor" (Press release). Government House, Perth. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ a b "The Hon. Chief Justice Wayne Stewart Martin AC". Supreme Court of Western Australia. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Welcome to the Honourable Chief Justice Martin" (PDF) (Press release). Supreme Court of Western Australia. 1 May 2006. Retrieved 29 June 2008.
- ^ AIJA Tribunals Conference, "Recent publications of the Administrative Review Council, Including Preparing Statements of Reasons - June 2003"
- ^ Martin, Wayne (12 August 2006). "Bridging the Gap" (PDF). National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference: 24. Retrieved 29 June 2008.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Supreme Court reform announced by Chief Justice" (PDF) (Press release). Supreme Court of Western Australia. 31 August 2006. Retrieved 29 June 2008.
- ^ "WA Criminal Justice System" (PDF) (Press release). Supreme Court of Western Australia. 8 August 2006. Retrieved 29 June 2008.
- ^ "WA judges ditch horsehair wigs". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 January 2010. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ Jacob Kagi (26 March 2018). "WA Chief Justice Wayne Martin announces plans to retire from top job". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ "I am currently serving as Administrator of the State pending the appointment of Governor Designate McCusker." Wayne Martin (17 June 2011). "The Supreme Court of Western Australia 1861 - 2011: Administering Justice for the Community for 150 years" – Supreme Court of Western Australia. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
- ^ Andrea Mayes (19 July 2018). "Corryn Rayney death 'one of greatest challenges of career': Chief Justice Wayne Martin". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ "DIFC Courts | Judges". DIFC Courts. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ Woodcock, Mitchell (3 December 2021). "Wayne Martin re-appointed as WAFC chairman, Michelle Fyfe and Mark Hann join as commissioners". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024.
- ^ Quartermain, Glen (22 August 2024). "Wayne Martin to step down as chair of West Australian Football Commission at the end of 2024". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia - The Queen's Birthday 2012 Honours Lists" (PDF). Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia. 11 June 2012. p. 7.
External links
edit- Transcript of farewell ceremony at the Supreme Court, on Martin's retirement.