List of Old Sydneians

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The following is a list of notable past pupils of Sydney Grammar School (SGS). Former pupils of the School are known as Old Sydneians.

Politics, public service and the law

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Lawyers

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High Court of Australia

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Federal Court of Australia

  • James Allsop AO, current Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia
  • John Lehane, former Justice of the Federal Court of Australia

Supreme Court of New South Wales

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Other notable lawyers

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Politicians

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Australian parliament

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New South Wales parliament

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Other state parliaments

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Local government and community activism

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Public servants

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Military service

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Humanities

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Academia

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Social sciences

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Media and journalism

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Business

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Sport

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Athletics

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Boxing

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Cricket

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Rowing

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Rugby league

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Rugby union

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Swimming

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Tennis

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Other sports

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Arts

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Performing arts

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Film and theatre

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Music

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Visual arts

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Writing and poetry

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Science and medicine

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See also

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References

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