Ian Callinan

Ian Callinan is a former High Court judge of Australia, having served from 1998 to 2007. Appointed by the Howard government, he is known for his conservative legal views and has been involved with the Samuel Griffith Society, an organization that advocates for a strict interpretation of the Australian Constitution and opposes what it terms 'judicial activism.' Callinan's legal career is marked by significant contributions to various high-profile cases, and he remains a prominent figure in discussions surrounding constitutional law and judicial philosophy in Australia.