Neil Young

Neil John Young is a Melbourne barrister and former Judge of the Federal Court of Australia on which he served from 30 November 2005 to 24 January 2007.

Early life Young was educated at St Bede's College, Mentone. In 1973, Young completed his law degree with first class honours at Melbourne University. He was a tutor at Melbourne University and Ormond College.

His wife, Inga Arnadottir, is the Honorary Consul-General for Iceland in Australia. From 1975 to 1976 he was Judge's Associate to High Court Justice Sir Ninian Stephen.

In January 2007, Young stepped down from the bench, returning to private practice.

He practices in the High Court, Victorian Supreme Court, the Federal Court and various other jurisdictions including New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.