Catherine Branson
Catherine Branson AC SC | |
|---|---|
| 17th Chancellor of the University of Adelaide | |
| Assumed office 14 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Scarce |
| President of the Australian Human Rights Commission | |
| In office 2008–2012 | |
| Nominated by | Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | John von Doussa |
| Succeeded by | Gillian Triggs |
| Judge of the Federal Court of Australia | |
| In office 16 May 1994 – 13 October 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Catherine Margaret Rayner 2 May 1948 Terowie, South Australia, Australia |
| Spouse |
John Branson (m. 1969) |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Occupation | Judge, lawyer |
Catherine Margaret Branson AC SC (born 2 May 1948) is a former Australian judge and public servant. She was a judge of the Federal Court of Australia from 1994 to 2008, and then President of the Australian Human Rights Commission from 2008 to 2012. She has been the 17th chancellor of the University of Adelaide since July 2020.