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Alastair Nicholson is an Honorary Professorial Fellow at the Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. He previously served as Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and Justice of the Federal Court of Australia, with a distinguished career spanning judiciary roles, legal practice, and advocacy for children's rights. He is currently Chair of Children's Rights International and has held notable positions such as Judge Advocate General of the Defence Force and Air Vice Marshal in the RAAF.
Alastair Nicholson graduated from the Melbourne University Law School in 1960 and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1961. He became a King's Counsel in 1979.
His research and advocacy focus on children's rights, child protection systems, and legal recognition of Indigenous cultural practices. He has contributed to international child justice frameworks, advised UNICEF Vietnam, and worked on Torres Strait Islander traditional child-rearing systems.
- Human Rights Award at the Fifth World Congress on Family Law and Children's Rights (2009)
- Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
Alastair Nicholson has not listed formal advisees or grants in the provided information. He is actively involved in organizations such as Children's Rights International and has collaborated with the Royal Children's Hospital International Vietnam and UNICEF Vietnam as a consultant.
