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David Bennett

b. 1941

Australian civil servant and lawyer

Civil servant Barrister Solicitor-General of Australia
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About David Bennett

Born 1941. David Bennett is an Australian civil servant, barrister and solicitor-General of Australia.

David Michael John Bennett AC, KC (born 22 December 1941) is an Australian barrister and former Solicitor-General of Australia.

Early years Bennett was born in Amersham, Buckinghamshire to Louis Bennett and Lily Bennett (née Black). He was educated at the Hall School in Hampstead, then moved with his family to Australia in 1951 and attended the Scots College, Sydney.

Personal life He is married to Annabelle Bennett, a former judge of the Federal Court of Australia. Their daughter Lyria Bennett Moses is a professor of law at the University of New South Wales.

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Important facts

Born
22 December 1941, Amersham
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Civil servant, barrister, Solicitor-General of Australia
Nationality
Australia
Education
Harvard Law School, Sydney Law School, University of Sydney, Hall School
Positions held
Solicitor-General of Australia
Awards
Centenary Medal; Companion of the Order of Australia; Officer of the Order of Australia
Also known as
David Michael John Bennett, David Michael Bennett

Family & relationships

Spouse
Annabelle Bennett

People in David Bennett's life

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b. 1930
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David Michael
b. 1980
Politician
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Politician
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Louis Bennett
b. 1998
Association football player

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Bennett?

Australian civil servant and lawyer

When was David Bennett born?

David Bennett was born on 22 December 1941 in Amersham.

What is David Bennett's occupation?

David Bennett is a civil servant, barrister and solicitor-General of Australia.

What nationality is David Bennett?

David Bennett is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Bennett

· Wikidata: Q5231308

· DBpedia: David Bennett (barrister)

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