Sir Garfield Barwick
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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Sir Garfield Barwick was the chief justice who advised Sir John Kerr during the 1975 political crisis.
5