
Simon Steward
Simon Steward is a sitting judge of the High Court of Australia, appointed in 2020. He is recognized for his legal acumen and has been involved in significant rulings. Steward recently attended a conference where Dyson Heydon was a speaker, raising questions about the legal profession's handling of misconduct.
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Justice Simon Steward contributed to the High Court's decision on the case.
High Court dismisses man’s appeal over rape admission in secret recording used to convict himThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-08-06
Justice Simon Steward has addressed the Samuel Griffith Society's annual conference multiple times.
Justice Robert Beech-Jones speech sets one High Court judge against anotherThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-05-30
Simon Steward was among the two sitting High Court judges at the conference.
Jailed rapist MP Gareth Ward is making thousands from his cellThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-08-25




















