- Judge Hylton Quail reappointed as WA Children's Court President
- The experienced judge's third term as President to run for three years
- Judge Quail was appointed as President in March 2020
Judge Hylton Quail will continue as President of the Children's Court of Western Australia for a third term.
His Honour, who has served as Children's Court President for five years, has been reappointed for a period of three years starting 28 May 2025.
Prior to his appointment to the WA District Court bench in early 2018, Judge Quail worked for more than two decades primarily as a barrister and a solicitor in criminal law.
He appeared as counsel in jury trials and criminal proceedings covering a wide range of serious offences and undertook appellate advocacy in criminal matters across multiple courts.
Judge Quail also previously held a cabinet-level security clearance enabling him to advise and appear in Commonwealth terrorism cases.
As a District Court judge, His Honour served as Acting President of the Children's Court when required before being appointed as President in March 2020.
As stated by Attorney General Dr Tony Buti:
"I congratulate Judge Hylton Quail on his reappointment as WA Children's Court President.
"Judge Quail's work presiding over complex cases involving juveniles accused of committing crimes and child protection and care proceedings has been exemplary.
"He has also led the way in therapeutic court reforms including the In-Roads Court pilot program that provides an alternative to detention for young people who plead guilty to criminal charges.
"Participants receive education support, health assessments and clinical interventions and are case managed and supervised by the court to maintain community safety.
"The program aims to address factors driving young people to break the law, reduce reoffending and divert them away from the criminal justice system.
"Judge Quail is highly regarded in the judiciary and legal circles and ideally placed to continue his tenure as President of the Children's Court."
