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

Justice Wheelahan has engaged associates until 2027. In late 2026 his Honour will be inviting applications for mid - 2027 to 2028.

General information about associate positions can be found in the employment pages of the Court's website.

Updated June 2025