William Griffith Dovey
William Griffith Dovey | |
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| Judge on the Family Court of Australia | |
| In office 1976–1989 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 1990 |
| Spouse | Susan Fane De Salis |
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| Relatives | Margaret Whitlam (sister) |
William Griffith 'Bill' Dovey QC (1924 – 1990) was a judge of the Family Court of Australia from 1976 to 1989. Alongside his extensive career specializing as a Sydney barrister and later as a judge in family law, he was a member of the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve.
He was the son of Supreme Court of New South Wales judge Bill Dovey. His sister Margaret married the future Prime Minister of Australia, Gough Whitlam.
Dovey married Susan Fane De Salis, great granddaughter of famed pastoralist and politician Leopold De Salis. They had two daughters, Fane and Gillian.