Duncan McMeekin

The Honourable
Duncan McMeekin
Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland
In office
2007–2018
Personal details
Born (1955-01-02) 2 January 1955
EducationUniversity of Queensland (BEc, LLB)
Alma materUniversity of Queensland
OccupationMediator, arbitrator

Duncan McMeekin (born 2 January 1955) is an independent Australian mediator and arbitrator[1] and a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland in the Trial Division. He was born in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea and was educated at Nudgee College and the University of Queensland, graduating in economics and law.[2][3] He became a Queen's Counsel in 1998 and was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2007,[4] where he served until 2018.[5]

In addition to his judicial work, he was actively involved in the legal profession and the wider community, including service as chairman of the board of trustees of Rockhampton Girls Grammar School and leadership roles in professional and sporting organisations.[2]

References

  1. ^ "The Hon Duncan McMeekin QC". Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b Kerri-Anne Mesner (9 March 2018). "Supreme career comes to end for Justice Duncan McMeekin". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  3. ^ "The Honourable Justice Duncan VC McMeekin". Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  4. ^ "New Supreme Court judge sworn in". Queensland Government. 16 October 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  5. ^ "New judge for Rockhampton". Queensland Government. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2026.