Lives and times of the Judges podcast
New episode: Michael Barker KC
03 June 2026
The Court has published the next podcast in the series, "Lives and Times of the Judges".
In this episode, Fiona Gruber, noted writer, arts journalist and podcaster speaks with Michael Barker KC.
Michael Barker was admitted to practice in 1973. In 2002 he was made a Judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia and in 2005 was appointed inaugural president of the State Administrative Tribunal. In 2009 he was made a judge of the Federal Court, a position he held until 2019.
In a career that has encompassed many areas of law he is perhaps best known for his significant contribution to, and strong interest in native title.
