Court of Appeal retirement
- Court of Appeal judge The Honourable Jean Dalton retires.
- Justice Dalton was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court in 2011 and to the Court of Appeal in 2022.
- Justice Dalton's legal career spanned more than three decades.
Court of Appeal Judge The Honourable Justice Jean Dalton has retired, marking the end of a distinguished legal career spanning more than three decades.
Justice Dalton has served as a Judge of the Court of Appeal since May 2022, following 11 years service on the Supreme Court.
After graduating from the University of Queensland in 1986 with a University Medal, Justice Dalton began a 22-year career at the Bar with specialities in medical negligence and commercial, land, mining and corporate law, and was appointed Senior Counsel in November 2004.
Following distinguished service in a number of government bodies and various tribunals, Her Honour became Queensland's 108th appointee to the Supreme Court in February 2011.
Judge Dalton was involved in all aspects of the Supreme Court's work, as well as the Land Appeal Court and the Mental Health Court.
As a Judge of Appeal, Her Honour has presided over complex and high-profile matters, including appeals against murder and manslaughter convictions.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Deb Frecklington congratulated Justice Dalton on her retirement and thanked her for her valuable contribution to Queensland.
"Justice Dalton is highly regarded within the judiciary, the legal profession and beyond for her high intellect, careful and persistent work ethic, and for the clarity of her judgements," the Attorney-General said.
"I would like to thank Justice Dalton for her significant contribution as a member of the judiciary and wish her well in retirement."
Justice Dalton's retirement is effective from 28 February.
An appointment to the vacancy created by Justice Dalton's retirement will be announced in due course.
