Lionel Murphy

Australian jurist and Attorney-General

Lionel Murphy - Australian jurist and Attorney-General
Born

August 30th, 1922
102 years ago

Died

1986
39 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Served as the 22nd Attorney-General of Australia from 1972 to 1975. Contributed to significant reforms in law, particularly in areas related to civil rights and social justice. Played a key role in the establishment of the Australian Legal Aid Office. Appointed to the High Court of Australia in 1975, serving until 1986. Influenced various legal precedents during tenure on the court.

Served as Attorney-General of Australia

Established the Australian Legal Aid Office

Contributed to legal reforms in civil rights

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