Leslie Katz

For the American author and publisher, see Leslie George Katz.
The Honourable Justice
Leslie Katz
Judge of the Federal Court of Australia
In office
30 September 1998 – 21 March 2002
Personal details
NationalityAustralian, Canadian
OccupationJudge and lawyer

Leslie Katz SC is a former Solicitor General for New South Wales (1997–1998) who later became a judge of the Federal Court of Australia.[1][2] Katz served on the Court from 30 September 1998 to 21 March 2002.[3][4] Katz became seriously ill in December 2001, prompting his resignation the following year.[5] Previously an academic at the University of Sydney, Katz in 1980 had become a member of the New South Wales Bar.[6]

As Solicitor General, Katz appeared in a case arising out of the Hindmarsh Island bridge controversy, where it was argued removing heritage protection is unconstitutional.[7]

Katz reports having been influenced to move from a career in academia to practice by former High Court Justice Michael Kirby.[8] At the time, Kirby was the head of the Australian Law Reform Commission.

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  2. ^ Pelly, Michael (29 November 2012). "Keith Mason takes a light touch when writing on his career". The Australian. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  3. ^ Kirby, Michael (12 December 2001) "The Administrative Review Council - Early Days Remembered" Administrative Review Council 25th Anniversary Dinner.
  4. ^ Milligan, Louise (8 Feb 2003). "Howard's 'hopeless cases' face angry judge's go-slow". Weekend Australian. ProQuest 356548151. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Courting new judges". The Advertiser. 29 May 2022. p. 4. ProQuest 356071182. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  6. ^ Young, Natalie (2 October 1998). "Hughes off to racing start". Sydney Morning Herald. p. 33. ProQuest 363497510. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  7. ^ Kingston, Margo (28 Jan 1998). "NSW opposes Feds on bridge case". Sydney Morning Herald. p. 4. ProQuest 363478351. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  8. ^ Young, Natalie (2 October 1998). "Seductive Talk". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 34 – via Newspapers.com.