The Australian | Rise of new chief justice Susan Kiefel 'an inspiration to all' The Australian A bewigged George Brandis relived his days as a junior counsel to Susan Kiefel, as his mentor became the first woman to occupy the highest judicial office in the land. Justice Kiefel's swearing in as the new Chief Justice of the High Court, replacing ... Susan Kiefel sworn in as first woman Chief Justice of High Court Kiefel sworn in as first female Chief Justice of the High Court First female chief justice sworn in |