John Murtagh Macrossan

John Murtagh Macrossan (12 March 1930 – 5 August 2008) was a distinguished barrister, chancellor and judge in Queensland, Australia. He was the 16th Chief Justice of Queensland and the third person from the Macrossan family to occupy that position. His grandfather John Murtagh Macrossan was Colonial Secretary for Queensland and his two uncles Hugh Denis Macrossan and Neal William Macrossan were also Chief Justices of Queensland.

Early years

Macrossan was born on 12 March 1930 to Vincent and Dorothy Macrossan (née Brown). At Macrossan's retirement ceremony, he said that courts "must always be open to new ideas but not be driven by every wind that blows" in Brisbane. Queensland Attorney-General Kerry Shine said of Macrossan "He was a very highly talented and respected judicial officer and barrister" and that he had "served Queensland well". Macrossan's funeral was held at Our Lady of Help of Christians church