Background
Woodward, Albert Edward was born on August 6, 1928 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Son of Eric Winslow and Amy Freame (Weller) Woodward.
Woodward, Albert Edward was born on August 6, 1928 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Son of Eric Winslow and Amy Freame (Weller) Woodward.
Master of Laws, University Melbourne, 1950. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Melbourne, 2001. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University New South Wales, 1986.
Doctor of Letters (honorary), University Ballar, 1998.
Barrister, 1951-1972;
judge, Australian Industrial Court, 1972-1990;
judge, Supreme Court Not Territory, 1972-1979;
judge, Supreme Court Australia Capital Terrace, 1972-1990;
judge, Federal Court Australia, 1977-1990;
chancellor, U. Melbourne, since 1990. President Trade Practices Tribunal of Australia, 1974-1976, director general security, 1976-1981. Chairman Armed Svc. Pay Inquiry, 1972.
Royal commissioner Aboriginal Land Rights, 1973-1974, Australian Meat Industry, 1981-1982. President Defense Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal, 1988-1990.
Chairman Victoria Dried Fruits Board, 1963-1972, Stevedoring Industry Council,1970-1972, Council Camberwell Grammar School, Melbourne, 1983-1987, Schizophrenia Australia Foundation, 1985-1997, Council Australian Defense Force Academy, since 1982, Australian Banking Ombudsman Council, since 1997.
Married Lois Thorpe, September 20, 1950. Children: Meredyth, Penelope, Kathleen, Elisabeth, Edward Winslow, Alison (deceased), Patricia.