Ewan Crawford

Ewan Charles Crawford, (born 8 April 1941) is an Australian judge and former Chief Justice of Tasmania.

Early life

Crawford was born in Launceston to parents Sir George and Lady Crawford. He went to Launceston Church Grammar School.

He became a student of law in 1959 and worked as an Associate to Sir George Crawford.

Career

He graduated from University of Tasmania on 12 May 1964 with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours. He was a Member of the Board of Legal Education from 1997 until 2008, and a Member of the Law Admissions Consultative Committee from 1995 until 2008.

In 2002 Crawford was made a Fellow of the University of Tasmania.

It was announced on 8 April 2008 that Crawford was to be appointed Chief Justice following the appointment of Peter Underwood as Governor of Tasmania. His swearing in ceremony was held on 24 April 2008.

He was the first Chief Justice in Australia to have done away with the red and white robes and long ceremonial wigs in the Supreme Court. saying "Personally I feel they're out of date and unnecessary".

He retired as Chief Justice in April 2013 and also as Tasmania's Lieutenant Governor.