Keith Mason | |
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President of the New South Wales Court of Appeal | |
In office 4 February 1997 – 30 May 2008 | |
Preceded by | Dennis Mahoney |
Succeeded by | James Allsop |
Solicitor General for New South Wales | |
In office February 1987 – February 1997 | |
Preceded by | Mary Gaudron KC |
Succeeded by | Leslie Katz SC |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 February 1947 |
Citizenship | Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Spouse | Anne Mason |
Children | David and Priya Mason |
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Relatives | Louise Gardiner - Sister |
Residence | Sydney Australia |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Profession | Judge |
Keith Mason, AC KC (born 18 February 1947) is a former President of the Court of Appeal of New South Wales, the highest civil court in the State of New South Wales, Australia, which forms part of the Australian court hierarchy, serving between 1997 and 30 May 2008.
Mason is currently the chairman of the New South Wales Electoral Commission.[1]