Birthdate: February 7, 1917
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Died: June 25, 2005
Harry Gibbs served as Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1981 to 1987, after being a member of the High Court from 1970 to 1981. He was known as a prominent federalist judge in Australia, despite presiding over decisions that increased Commonwealth powers over the states. Gibbs notably dissented from majority opinions in important cases. His impact on the legal field is honored through the Sir Harry Gibbs Legal Heritage Centre, Queensland’s only legal heritage museum, dedicated to celebrating his contributions.
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