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.

Contents

Politics, public service and the law

Lawyers

High Court of Australia

Federal Court of Australia

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

Supreme Court of New South Wales

Other notable lawyers

Politicians

Australian parliament

New South Wales parliament

Other state parliaments

Local government and community activism

Public servants

Military service

Humanities

Academia

Social sciences

Media and journalism

Business

Sport

Athletics

Boxing

Cricket

Rowing

Rugby league

Rugby union

Swimming

Tennis

Other sports

Arts

Performing arts

Film and theatre

Music

Visual arts

Writing and poetry

Science and medicine

See also

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