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Justices of the US Supreme Court—Chief Justice John Marshall and the establishment of judicial review

February 03, 2022 • Supreme Court Library Queensland (SCLQ) • Season 4 • Episode 27

During John Marshall’s long tenure as Chief Justice (1801-1835) a decision of particular importance was Marbury v Madison 5 US 137 (1803), in which Marshall CJ delivered the opinion of the court. The judgment established the key role of the Supreme Court in determining the constitutional validity of federal legislation. The decision would become highly influential in the development of the doctrine of judicial review in Australian constitutional law.

We hope you enjoy listening to speaker the Hon Justice John Bond explore the life, career and legacy of Chief Justice John Marshall (1755-1835).

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The Honourable Justice Bond worked first as a solicitor and as an Associate to the Hon Sir Gerard Brennan at the High Court of Australia, before being admitted to the Bar in 1987. Justice Bond was appointed to the Supreme Court of Queensland in March 2015 and the Queensland Court of Appeal in April 2021.

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