Kemeri Murray

Kemeri Ann Murray (28 January 1932 – 2 August 2013) was an Australian lawyer and judge. She was the first woman appointed to the District Court of South Australia and the second female judge in the country. Upon her retirement in 2006, she was the country's longest serving judge.

Early life and education Murray was born in Adelaide. She graduated from the University of Adelaide in Law in 1953 and Arts in 1954, studying piano at the Elder Conservatorium of Music.

Career Murray was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in 1955 and became a partner at Giles, Magarey and Lloyd, making her the first married woman partner in a South Australian law firm.

Murray was appointed as a judge of the District Court in 1973, making her the second female judge in Australia.

Murray was appointed to the Advisory Council for Inter-Government Relations in 1978. At her retirement ceremony she "delivered a broadside" at the government's recent law reforms, naming her concern in particular for victims of domestic violence.

Community involvement Murray was the first female member of the Rotary Club of Adelaide and the first female President of the Commonwealth Club of Australia (1998–1999).

Awards and honours In 1977, Murray was awarded the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal. She died on 2 August 2013 after a long illness.

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