Australia: For the first time in the 121-year history of the High Court, the majority of judges will be women

Canberra, AP. For the first time in the 121-year history of the Australian High Court, something new is going to happen. In fact, this is the first time that most of the judges will be women. This information was given by the Attorney General on Thursday. Women power is going to be respected at the top of Australia's judicial system. For the first time in the 121 years of the High Court's history, the majority of women are going to sit on the post of judges.

Jagot is a federal court judge since 2008

Attorney General Mark Dreyfuss said on Thursday that Justice Jayne Jagot would be appointed to replace the vacancy on the seven-judge High Court bench after Justice Patrick Keane retires on 17th. Jagot has been a judge in the federal court since 2008. Dreyfuss said his gender was not disclosed in the decision to elect Jagot after contact with prominent judges and lawyers. Patrick Keane is due to retire on October 17. The Attorney General said that Jagot being a woman did not come in the way of his appointment as a judge.

Justice Jagot is a famous jurist

The Attorney General said, “The fittest has been appointed to the High Court. Justice Jagot is a renowned jurist and has vast experience. He has been chosen from among countless people. Along with being the 56th judge, Jagot is going to become the seventh woman judge to have served in the High Court since its formation in 1901. She will also be among the four women judges to sit on the bench, including Chief Justice Susan Kiefel, from next month.