Retirement of the Hon Susan Kiefel AC KC as Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia

On 5 November 2023 the Honourable Susan Kiefel AC KC retired as Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. In a Ceremonial Sitting on 16 October 2023, the High Court honoured such retirement.

Official video recording of the ceremony.

Official transcript of the ceremony.

On 27 October 2023 her Honour’s career was celebrated at a function conducted by the Bar Association of Queensland. The Bar Association President, Damien O’Brien KC, and in turn her Honour, gave the following speeches:

Speech by the Bar Association of Queensland President, Damien O’Brien

Speech by the Honourable Susan Kiefel AC KC