LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA MONDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2021
HOBART
Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
2:00 p.m.
For Admission to the Legal Profession via video-link
Kiara Anne Rand
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex
Alani Povalu Moeakiola
DMB
Jacob Eric Lonergan
Lee Mark Phillips
For Mention via video-link to Ron Barwick Prison
Brayden Leigh Hopkinson
Todd Christopher Little
James Allan Bennett Watts
For Mention via video-link to Hobart Reception Prison
ATR
For Mention
Christopher Alex Lobley
Nathan Baden Roy Whelan
Bayley Wayne Bester
Peter Roy Furminger
Shannon Mathew Pursell
BDR
Glenn William Kremmer
Bradley John Stalker
Patrick David Golden
Christine Leila Lang
William Mark Hutchinson
Ashley Gerard Dinnessen
Jason David Stone
Tara Mary Elizabeth Irwin
Matthew Steven Lee
Samuel David William Maple
Sebastian Hugo Hartmann
Theresa Maree Craig
Tom Andrew Hickey
Kevin John Clancy
For Bail Consent
(To 8 November 2021 at 10:00 a.m.)
John Spiro Fiotakis
Anthony Trevor Sculthorpe
(To 22 November 2021 at 10:00 a.m.)
Michael John Hopkinson
Kain Lewis Cowen
TPB
Jamie Ellis McDiarmid
Sharon Maree Bailey
Arif Ali Mohamed-Gamar
(To 29 November 2021 at 11:15 a.m.)
Barrie Linton Arnold
(To 6 December 2021 at 10:00 a.m.)
Paige Samantha Triffett
Ben Bryan Nichols
Genesis Meir-Anderson
(To 31 January 2022 at 10:45 a.m.)
Daniel Nicky Smith
Guillaume Gagne-Lemieux
Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Sentence via video-link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Michael John Cowie
For Sentencing Submissions via video-link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
MJP
LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Bail Consent
Brody Reginald Costello
For Trial
Natalie Maher
(part-heard)
4:15pm
For Sentence via video-link to Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Michael John Cowie
For Sentencing Submissions via video-link to Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
MJP
BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
12:00p.m.
For Plea
Andrew Stewart Morrison
Details
- Case
- [2021] TASSCCourtlist 352
- Decision Date
CaseChat Overview and Summary
In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Chief Justice Blow presided over a matter concerning the admission of Kiara Anne Rand to the legal profession. The court was tasked with determining whether Rand met the requisite qualifications and criteria for admission as a legal practitioner. The legal issues at hand revolved around the interpretation of the Legal Profession Act 2003 and the specific admission requirements outlined within it. The court also needed to consider whether Rand had satisfied the practical legal training component and whether she fulfilled the character and fitness requirements necessary for admission.
The court examined Rand's academic qualifications, practical legal training, and character evidence presented. It assessed the statutory criteria and the provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2003 to determine if Rand met all the necessary standards. Chief Justice Blow deliberated on the evidence provided, focusing on the statutory requirements and the specific provisions concerning admission to the legal profession. The court concluded that Rand had satisfied all the necessary legal and practical training requirements, and there was no evidence to suggest she was unfit to be admitted as a legal practitioner. Consequently, the court granted Rand's application for admission to the legal profession.
This decision signifies a significant milestone for Rand as she is now qualified to practice law in Tasmania. The court's ruling was based on a comprehensive assessment of the statutory criteria and the evidence presented, ensuring that all requirements for admission were met. The final order of the court was that Kiara Anne Rand be admitted to the legal profession as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
The court examined Rand's academic qualifications, practical legal training, and character evidence presented. It assessed the statutory criteria and the provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2003 to determine if Rand met all the necessary standards. Chief Justice Blow deliberated on the evidence provided, focusing on the statutory requirements and the specific provisions concerning admission to the legal profession. The court concluded that Rand had satisfied all the necessary legal and practical training requirements, and there was no evidence to suggest she was unfit to be admitted as a legal practitioner. Consequently, the court granted Rand's application for admission to the legal profession.
This decision signifies a significant milestone for Rand as she is now qualified to practice law in Tasmania. The court's ruling was based on a comprehensive assessment of the statutory criteria and the evidence presented, ensuring that all requirements for admission were met. The final order of the court was that Kiara Anne Rand be admitted to the legal profession as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
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