Sir Garfield Barwick

Sir Garfield Barwick

politician Australia

Sir Garfield Barwick was an influential Australian lawyer and politician who served as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1964 to 1981. Known for his legal acumen, Barwick played a pivotal role in advising Governor-General Sir John Kerr during the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis that led to the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. His controversial stance on the legality of Kerr's actions and his subsequent writings contributed to ongoing debates about the nature of executive power in Australia.

Born on Nov 22, 1903 (122 years old)

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