Selwyn Frederic Betts (6 February 1879[1] – 14 October 1938) was an Australian judge, recognised as an authority on workers' compensation.
[1] Destined for a life as a lawyer, he served his articles with Pigott and Stinson, and was called to the Bar in 1903.
[2] He enlisted with the 3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment in March 1905 and was promoted lieutenant in 1908, and served as an instructor during the Great War, then volunteered for overseas service but when he arrived in London the Armistice had been signed.
[3] He returned to civilian life as a barrister, developing an extensive practice in common law,[2] but continued to serve in the armed forces, reaching the rank of lieutenant-colonel.
[5] He replacement on the Industrial Commission was Judge Henry George Edwards (died 2 July 1952).