Amended Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday, 19 July 2017

AMENDED LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 19 JULY 2017

AMENDED LIST FOR LAUNCESTON

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Acting Justice SLICER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.

For Bail Application
Lee Charles Cobern

For Breach of Bail via video link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Jason McCormick

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Application (258/2017)
Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd and anor
v
Wes Ford, Director of the Environmental Protection Authority & ors

Directions/Originating Application (1628/2017)
Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd and anor
v
Wes Ford, Director of the Environmental Protection Authority & ors

For Hearing (1630/2017)
Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd and anor
v
Wes Ford, Director of the Environmental Protection Authority & ors

4:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Nicole Clarke
v
The State of Tasmania and ors

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Acting Justice SLICER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Breach of Bail by video-link from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Jason Samuel McCormick

BURNIE

No list for Burnie.

(Note: Initials are used where publication of a person's name is not permitted by law.)

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania, sitting in both Hobart and Launceston, dealt with a variety of cases on 19 July 2017. In Hobart, Acting Justice Slicer presided over a criminal bail application brought by Lee Charles Cobern, while Associate Justice Holt handled several civil applications and hearings related to Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd. In Launceston, Acting Justice Slicer was responsible for a breach of bail application via video link from Hobart, involving Jason Samuel McCormick. Additionally, a directions hearing by telephone was scheduled in Hobart for Nicole Clarke v The State of Tasmania and others.

The legal issues before the court encompassed both criminal and civil matters. The criminal matters involved the consideration of bail applications and breach of bail conditions, raising questions about the appropriate conditions for release and adherence to those conditions. The civil matters involved applications and hearings concerning environmental regulations and their impact on Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd, requiring interpretation and application of environmental laws and regulations.

The court's reasoning was guided by the applicable laws and precedents relevant to each case. In the criminal matters, the court assessed the risk factors associated with each applicant, the likelihood of reoffending, and the public interest in their release or continued detention. For the civil matters, the court focused on the interpretation of environmental legislation, the rights and obligations of the parties involved, and the implications of regulatory decisions on the applicants. The court's decisions were based on a careful analysis of the evidence presented and the legal frameworks governing each type of case.

The final orders of the court will reflect the outcomes of the individual hearings and applications. In the criminal cases, the court may grant or refuse bail, impose or modify bail conditions, or address breaches of those conditions. In the civil cases, the court may grant or refuse directions, provide guidance on procedural matters, and make interim orders pending the resolution of the substantive issues. Each decision will be documented in the court's records and communicated to the parties involved.

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