Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 23 June 2017

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 23 JUNE 2017

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Plea
Terrence James Burn

For Plea, Facts and Sentence
Daniel Joseph Noonan

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Nathan Lee Wechsler

For Plea by Video Link to Alexander Street, Burnie
Emma-Jo Alison Mason

For Directions Hearing
MDR

Not Before 12:00 p.m.
For Disputed Facts Hearing
Heath Lance Chatters
(Part-Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Sentence
Brodie Lincoln French

10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Leigh Watson Penneyston
Chloe May Ross

For Mention
Carol Cecily Foster

For Trial
Beven Walker Dwyer
(Part-Heard)

For Bail Application
Matthew Ward
Tony Matthew White

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Mention
Bryan Stephen Pike
v
Sergeant Gary Lusted

To Follow
Criminal Jurisdiction
For Bail Application
David John Eaton
(Part-Heard)

3:30 p.m.
For Bail Application
Tyler Causon
(Part-Heard)

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Judgment
Tarkine National Coalition Inc.
v
Minister administering the Mineral Resource Development Act & Ors

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Burnie
Miscellaneous Civil Business

12:00 p.m.
For Hearing
AB
v
The Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania & anor

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice TENNENT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00am For Hearing
The Queen
v
JPRB

Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Mention

A Witness

JPRB

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Pearce
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Mention
Christopher Charles Bond

2:15pm
For Sentence
Benjamin Shane Moran

To Follow
For Disputed Facts Hearing
Trent Bissett

Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Plea by Video Link from Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Emma-Jo Alison Mason

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a range of civil and criminal cases across multiple locations and dates in June 2017. Notable among these were cases involving plea hearings, sentencing, and bail applications. For instance, Terrence James Burn and Daniel Joseph Noonan had their pleas heard in Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart, before Justice ESTCOURT. Another significant matter involved Tarkine National Coalition Inc. versus the Minister administering the Mineral Resource Development Act, which was heard in Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart before Associate Justice HOLT and resulted in a judgment.

The legal issues in these cases ranged from the admissibility of certain evidence in criminal proceedings to the interpretation and application of specific statutes in civil disputes. In the case involving Tarkine National Coalition Inc., the primary issue was the legality of certain actions taken under the Mineral Resource Development Act, raising questions about the balance between economic development and environmental protection.

The court's reasoning in these cases focused on interpreting statutory provisions, assessing the admissibility of evidence, and applying legal principles to the facts presented. For instance, in the case concerning Tarkine National Coalition Inc., the court examined the extent to which the Mineral Resource Development Act allowed for certain activities and whether these activities complied with relevant environmental standards. The outcome of this case was pivotal in setting a precedent for future disputes involving similar statutory provisions.

The final orders varied across the cases, with some resulting in judgments, others in pleas being accepted or rejected, and bail applications being granted or refused. For instance, the case against Tarkine National Coalition Inc. resulted in a judgment that clarified the legal framework within which the Mineral Resource Development Act could be applied.

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