Alastair Bothwick Nicholson

Background

Nicholson, Alastair Bothwick was born on August 19, 1937 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Son of James Norman and Jean (McKenzie) Nicholson.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, Melbourne U., 1960.

Career

Barrister, Victoria Bar, Melbourne, 1961-1979; queen's counsel, Victoria Bar, Melbourne, 1979-1982; judge, Supreme Court of the Victoria, Melbourne, 1982-1988; chief justice, Family Court of Australia, Melbourne, since 1988. Judge advocate general Australian Defense Force, Melbourne, 1987-1992. Judge marshal Royal Australian Air Force, Melbourne, 1985-1989.

Achievements

• Alastair Bothwick Nicholson has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Adult Prole Board Victoria, Melbourne, 1985-1988, deputy chairman, 1982-1985. Chairman Epistle Post Release Center, Melbourne, since 1984. Air vice marshal Royal Australian Air Force Reserve, since 1959.

Member Association Family and Conciliation Court Justices (vice president 1993, president-elect 1996), Victoria Racing Club, Victoria Amateur Turf Club, Moonee Valley Racing Club, Kooyong LTAV Lawn Tennis Club.

Interests

• Avocations: bushwalking, fishing, racing.

Connections

Married Lauris Lynette Watson, December 16, 1963. Children: Fiona, Amanda, Kirsten.

Father:

James Norman Nicholson

Mother:

Jean (McKenzie) Nicholson

Spouse:

Lauris Lynette Watson

child:

Fiona Nicholson

child:

Kirsten Nicholson

child:

Amanda Nicholson