Bernadette Boss
Bernadette Boss | |
|---|---|
| Magistrate of the Australian Capital Territory | |
| Magistrate Brigadier | |
| Assumed office 11 June 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney University of Westminster University College London University of New England |
| Occupation | Commanding Officer Magistrate Barrister |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Australian Army Australian Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 1996 to 2002 2002 to present |
| Rank | Brigadier |
Dr Bernadette Carmel Boss CSC is a Magistrate of the Australian Capital Territory. She was appointed as a magistrate on 11 June 2012.[1]
In her military career, she was the first woman to be a commanding officer of the Sydney University regiment and the first woman to conduct an inquiry into the combat death of a soldier.[2]
Boss was appointed as the first (interim) National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention on 1 October 2020.[3]
Career[]
Boss was admitted to practice in the United Kingdom in 1992 and then in Australia in 1993.[4] She then practised in England and Wales as a barrister and prosecutor.[5]
From 1996 to 2002, Boss was a legal officer in the Australian Army.[5][6] She was the first woman to be a commanding officer of the Sydney University regiment.[2] She was also the first woman to conduct an inquiry into the combat death of a soldier.[2] Boss served from 1995 in the British Territorial Army, and has seen service in the Australian Regular Army and the Australian Army Reserve, including deployments to East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan.[citation needed] Boss was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for reorganising the Sydney Regiment[7] and has served as the Army Adjutant General.[citation needed]
In 2002, Boss began practising as a barrister.[4][6] She began practising in the Australian Capital Territory in 2004.[6] She served as Vice-President of the ACT Bar Association.[4][5][6]
She was appointed a magistrate on 11 June 2012.[1][6]
Boss holds a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Sydney.[5][6][8] Boss also holds a Bachelor of Science (honours) degree in anthropology at London University, a Diploma of Law from the University of Westminster, a Masters of Public Policy from the University of New England, a Masters of International Law from the University of Sydney and a postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Studies from the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies.[citation needed]
Boss is also qualified as a registered nurse at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London and holds an ophthalmic nursing diploma from Moorefields Eye Hospital in London.[citation needed]
She holds the rank of Brigadier in the Australian Army Reserve.[5][6]
On 1 October 2020, Boss was named the first (as "interim") National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention. The Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Darren Chester MP, noted, “As a current Magistrate and Coroner in the Australian Capital Territory, Dr Boss has the skills and expertise to examine these tragic instances of ADF and veteran suicides to understand practical actions to reduce suicide risk.”[3]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Magistrates Court (Magistrate) Appointment 2012 (No 3)" (PDF). Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Rudra, Natasha (18 June 2012). "Warm praise for Dr Boss". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Appointment of interim National Commissioner welcomed". www.dva.gov.au (Press release). Department of Veterans' Affairs (Australia). 1 October 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Blumer, Noor (9 May 2012). "Law Society Welcomes New Magistrate Bernadette Boss". The Law Society of the ACT. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Lawyer Boss named new magistrate". ABC News. 9 May 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Corbell, Simon (9 May 2012). "New Magistrate Appointed". ACT Government. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) entry for Lieutenant Colonel Bernadette Carmel BOSS". It's an Honour, Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 26 January 2007.
For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer, Sydney University Regiment.
- ^ johnboy (9 May 2012). "Magistrating like a Boss". The RiotACT. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
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