The Hon Michael Francis WHEELAHAN

Judge, Federal Court of Australia: 3.10.2018
Location: Melbourne

Other Commissions & Appointments:
Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory - Additional Judge

Justice Wheelahan graduated in law at the University of Melbourne in 1986.

From 1987 to 1990 Justice Wheelahan practised as a solicitor in Victoria.

Justice Wheelahan was called to the Victorian Bar in 1990, and took silk in 2004. Before his appointment to the Court which was effective from 3 October 2018, he practised as a silk – particularly in appellate work – in a broad range of areas in Victoria and throughout Australia.

Associateship applications

Justice Wheelahan is currently accepting associateship applications. Applications should include –

• a short covering letter; 
• a CV; 
• an academic transcript; and 
• optionally, the contact details of two referees.

Applicants should specify the periods for which they wish to be considered. The next available position commences in March 2025 for a term of approximately 12 to 18 months.

Applications should be sent to his Honour's Chambers by email to Associate.WheelahanJ@fedcourt.gov.au and EA.WheelahanJ@fedcourt.gov.au by 19 July 2024. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.

General information about associate positions can be found in the employment pages of the Court's website. Applicants with any questions about the associate position or the recruitment process are invited to contact his Honour's current associate by email to Associate.WheelahanJ@fedcourt.gov.au.

Updated April 2024