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 has engaged associates until 2027. It is likely that in 2026 his Honour will call for applications for future positions.
General information about associate positions can be found in the employment pages of the Court's website. Potential applicants with any questions about the 2027 associate position or the recruitment process are invited to contact his Honour's current associate by email to Associate.WheelahanJ@fedcourt.gov.au.
Updated August 2024
