Judiciary expresses sorrow over passing of Gummow NPJ
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The Judiciary today (September 17) expressed deep sadness over the passing of the Honourable Mr Justice William Montague Charles Gummow, Non-Permanent Judge (NPJ) of the Court of Final Appeal (CFA).
Mr Justice Gummow was appointed as an NPJ of the CFA of Hong Kong in 2013. He had sat on the CFA on many occasions, most recently in May 2026. He had also authored important judgments that have greatly enriched our jurisprudence.
Born in Australia in 1942, Mr Justice Gummow earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Sydney. After 10 years in practice as a solicitor, he was called to the New South Wales Bar in 1976 and appointed Queen's Counsel in 1986.
Mr Justice Gummow was appointed to the Federal Court of Australia in 1986, followed by service as a Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1995 to 2012. In recognition of his distinguished service, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1997.
The Judiciary extends its deepest sympathies to his family.
Ends/Thursday, September 17, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:10
Issued at HKT 17:10
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