Reginald Ian Barrett

Reginald Barrett (born 1 April 1944) was a Judge (2001–2015), Judge of Appeal (2012–2015) and Acting Judge of Appeal (2016-2020) of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

He completed his secondary education (Leaving Certificate) at Newcastle Boys High School and matriculated to the University of Sydney. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1964 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1967.

Career Barrett was admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales on 17 March 1967.

He was an articled clerk (19641967) with Allen Allen & Hemsley, a year behind William Gummow (later puisne justice of the High Court of Australia) and a year ahead of John Lehane (later a Federal Court judge). On admission he became an employed solicitor and made partner in 1971.

On 10 June 2019 he was appointed an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the law, and to the judiciary, particularly in the area of corporations law and legislation.

Personal life On 1 August 1970 he married Susan, the daughter of Mervyn G. and Dorothy M. Campbell. They have two sons.

He has sung with the Sydney Philharmonia Choir including at the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games.