The Victorian Government has appointed former List A member, Justice Karin Emerton as the new President of the Court of Appeal – the first female President in the Court’s history.

The appointment will commence on 16 July 2022. Emerton J was appointed as a judge of the Trial Division of the Supreme Court on 13 October 2009. She was elevated to the Court of Appeal on 10 July 2018.

The List A members and staff congratulate Justice Emerton and wish her well in this new role.