Sydney Morning Herald | Court of Appeal judge Geoffrey Nettle appointed to the High Court Sydney Morning Herald The Victorian Court of Appeal's Justice Geoffrey Nettle has been appointed to the High Court of Australia. Attorney-General George Brandis announced Justice Nettle's appointment on Thursday, saying he was regarded "by bench and bar alike as one of ... PM makes first appointment to High Court of Australia Geoffrey Nettle appointed to replace Susan Crennan as justice of High Court Nettle appointment risks backlash |