About Bernard Murphy
Bernard Murphy was an Australian judge, lawyer and university teacher.
Bernard Michael Murphy is a judge of the Federal Court of Australia. He was appointed to the Federal Court in 2011 and was the first solicitor from Victoria to be appointed directly to the Federal Court bench.
Early life and career
Murphy was born in Melbourne, Victoria. He graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Jurisprudence and a Bachelor of Laws in 1978. In 1980, he joined Slater and Gordon Lawyers and was admitted to legal practice in Victoria. He practised in common law litigation and industrial relations. Between 1990 and 1995, he served as the senior partner of Slater and Gordon
Murphy is a member of the American Law Institute.
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Bernard Murphy was a judge, lawyer and university teacher.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernard Murphy. https://biography.guide/bernard-murphy-judge/
MLA: "Bernard Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bernard-murphy-judge/.
Chicago: "Bernard Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bernard-murphy-judge/.
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