The Hon Michael Francis WHEELAHAN
Judge, Federal Court of Australia: 3.10.2018
Location: Melbourne
Other Commissions & Appointments:
Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory - Additional Judge
Justice Wheelahan graduated in law at the University of Melbourne in 1986.
From 1987 to 1990 Justice Wheelahan practised as a solicitor in Victoria.
Justice Wheelahan was called to the Victorian Bar in 1990, and took silk in 2004. Before his appointment to the Court which was effective from 3 October 2018, he practised as a silk – particularly in appellate work – in a broad range of areas in Victoria and throughout Australia.
Associateship applications
The Honourable Justice Wheelahan is currently accepting applications for an associate position commencing in mid-2027. Generally his Honour prefers candidates with at least one year’s experience as a solicitor. Candidates are invited to apply by 21 August 2026.
Applications should comprise a short covering letter, CV, any references, and university transcript, and should be sent to his Honour’s Chambers by email at Associate.WheelahanJ@fedcourt.gov.au and EA.WheelahanJ@fedcourt.gov.au.
All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants will otherwise be contacted no earlier than 28 August 2026.
General information about associate positions can be found on the Employment pages of the website.
Updated July 2025
NOTE: Australian citizenship is a condition of engagement and may only be waived in exceptional circumstances. A character clearance is generally subject to a nil response being returned to a police record check.
