Natalie Whitby
Natalie Michelle Whitby | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2023[1] | |
| Judge of the District Court of Western Australia | |
| In office 9 June 2021[2] – 22 May 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Australian |
Natalie Michelle Whitby is a justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Whitby was appointed as a justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia on 22 May 2023.[1] Prior to her appointment to the Supreme Court of Western Australia, Whitby was a judge of the District Court of Western Australia.[2]
Education and early career
[edit]Whitby graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce majoring in accounting.[3] She was admitted as an officer and lawyer of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 1996.[3] Whitby's first job after university was at an international accounting firm.[3]
In January 1996, she commenced working at the law firm Freehills, which has since become Herbert Smith Freehills.[4] Whitby worked in the commercial litigation team for 15 years. Whilst at Freehills, she also tutored civil procedure at the University of Western Australia.[4]
Judicial appointments
[edit]In 2010, Whitby was appointed as a registrar of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.[3] She was also commissioned as a magistrate of Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court.[3] Whitby is an accredited mediator who presided over many mediations during her appointment as registrar.[3] She also presided over various probate, taxation of costs and interlocutory disputes. Whilst a registrar, Whitby also acted as principal registrar and master of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.[3]
In 2021, Whitby was appointed as a judge of the District Court of Western Australia.[5]
In 2023, Whitby was appointed as a justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.[6] Here, she presides over matters in both the criminal and civil jurisdiction.
Personal life
[edit]Whitby is married to Reece Whitby and has four children: Faith, Sam, Luke and Hope.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Current Judges and Masters". Supreme Court of Western Australia. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ a b "District Court of Western Australia". Past District Court Judges. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Welcome to the Honourable Justice Natalie Whitby" (PDF). Supreme Court of Western Australia. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Interview: Honourable Justice Whitby" (PDF). College of Law. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "New Judicial Appointments to the District Court". Law Society of Western Australia. June 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Two new Judges appointed to WA Supreme Court bench". Government of Western Australia. Retrieved 2 July 2025.