Anthony Besanko (born 8 May 1954)[1] is an Australian jurist who served as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia from April 2006 to May 2024[2] and as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Norfolk Island between February 2015 and May 2024.[3][4] He has also served as additional judge in the ACT Supreme Court since March 2007.[5]

From 1984 to 2001 he practiced as a barrister in South Australia, working in corporation and administration law and native title,[6] and was president of the South Australian Bar Association from 2000 to 2001.[6] From 2001 to 2006 he was a judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia.[6]

In 2025, he joined Atkin Chambers as a door tenant.[7]

Roberts-Smith defamation proceedings

From 2021 Besanko presided over Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation proceedings against several major newspapers, dismissing the case on 1 June 2023.[8] The matter is now subject to appeal.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Family Notices". Chronicle. 13 May 1954. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  2. ^ Australia, c\=AU\; co\=Commonwealth of Australia\; ou\=Federal Court of (1 July 2020). "Biography of Justice Besanko". www.fedcourt.gov.au. Retrieved 1 June 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Judicial Appointments for Norfolk Island".
  4. ^ "New Chief Justice for Supreme Court of Norfolk Island".
  5. ^ Administration, ACT Law Courts and Tribunal Administration; PositionTitle=Director; SectionName=ACT Magistrates Court; Corporate=ACT Law Courts and Tribunal (5 May 2023). "Chronological list of Former and Current Judges, Associate Judge and Masters". www.courts.act.gov.au. Retrieved 1 June 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ a b c "New Judge for the Federal Court of Australia". Parliament of Australia.
  7. ^ Williams, Beth (3 March 2025). "The Hon Anthony Besanko KC joins Atkin Chambers". Atkin Chambers. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  8. ^ "Roberts-Smith v Fairfax Media Publications Pty Limited (No 41) [2023] FCA 555 (Summary)". www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au. Retrieved 1 June 2023.


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