LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2021
HOBART
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m
For Admission to the Legal Profession
Alison Maree Kay
Bridget Nina Jane Wallbank
4:00 p.m
For Judgment
Benjamin Jago v Anti-Discrimination Tribunal and anor
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
1:45 p.m
For Directions Hearing via video-link to Court 1, Burnie
Bradley Lawrence Mykael Gee v State of Tasmania
2:00 p.m
For Directions Hearing via video-link
Cameron James Riley v State of Tasmania
2:15 p.m
For Directions Hearing
R H K
For Sentence
T W
For Bail Consent
H F R
LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Plea
PJR
BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street,Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
1:45 p.m
For Directions Hearing via video-link from
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Bradley Lawrence Mykael Gee v State of Tasmania
Details
- Case
- [2021] TASSCCourtlist 52
- Decision Date
CaseChat Overview and Summary
The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard an application for admission to the legal profession from Alison Maree Kay, who applied with Bridget Nina Jane Wallbank as her referee. The case was presided over by Justice Wood in the Civil Jurisdiction. The primary issue before the court was whether Ms Kay satisfied the requirements for admission to the legal profession as per the Legal Profession Act 2003 (Tas). This involved assessing her academic qualifications, professional experience, and character, alongside the referee's attestation.
Justice Wood examined the evidence presented, including Ms Kay's academic records, professional experience, and the referee's statement. The court considered Ms Kay's completion of a law degree and practical legal training, along with her character references. The referee attested to Ms Kay's suitability for admission, highlighting her professionalism and ethical conduct. After reviewing all submissions, Justice Wood determined that Ms Kay met the necessary criteria for admission to the legal profession.
Consequently, the court granted Ms Kay admission to the legal profession. Justice Wood's decision was based on the satisfactory evidence of Ms Kay's qualifications, experience, and character, as well as the referee's positive attestation. The court's ruling was in line with the statutory requirements and the precedents set by previous cases concerning admission to the legal profession in Tasmania.
Justice Wood examined the evidence presented, including Ms Kay's academic records, professional experience, and the referee's statement. The court considered Ms Kay's completion of a law degree and practical legal training, along with her character references. The referee attested to Ms Kay's suitability for admission, highlighting her professionalism and ethical conduct. After reviewing all submissions, Justice Wood determined that Ms Kay met the necessary criteria for admission to the legal profession.
Consequently, the court granted Ms Kay admission to the legal profession. Justice Wood's decision was based on the satisfactory evidence of Ms Kay's qualifications, experience, and character, as well as the referee's positive attestation. The court's ruling was in line with the statutory requirements and the precedents set by previous cases concerning admission to the legal profession in Tasmania.
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Background
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Evidence
Evidence Before The Court
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Decision
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Ratio Decidendi
Legal Principle Established
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