Natalie Whitby

Natalie Michelle Whitby is a justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Whitby was appointed as a justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia on 22 May 2023. Prior to her appointment to the Supreme Court of Western Australia, Whitby was a judge of the District Court of Western Australia.

Education and early career Whitby graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce majoring in accounting. She was admitted as an officer and lawyer of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 1996. Whitby worked in the commercial litigation team for 15 years. Whilst at Freehills, she also tutored civil procedure at the University of Western Australia.

In 2023, Whitby was appointed as a justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Here, she presides over matters in both the criminal and civil jurisdiction.

Personal life Whitby is married to Reece Whitby and has four children: Faith, Sam, Luke and Hope.