LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 30 JUNE 2021
HOBART
Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart Before Chief Justice BLOW Civil Jurisdiction 10:45a.m.For Admission to the Legal ProfessionSteven Scott Vegter
11:00a.m.For Hearing Gadtech Materials Pty Ltd
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Magistrates Court of Tasmania (Mining Tribunal)
In Chambers, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Chief Justice BLOWCriminal Jurisdiction4:15p.m.For Telephone Directions Hearing Daniel Leigh Quinn
Court 1, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m
For Trial
R H K
(Part-Heard)
4:30 p.m
For Application to Vary Bail
Fahed Elniz
Court 1, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
4:30 p.m
For Directions Hearing via telephone
Alan Bradley Jorgensen v Australian Securities and Investments Commission
PWR, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Mention via video link from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
MJW
Court 8, Salamanca Place
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Mention via video link from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
and to Risdon Prison Complex
Francesco Antonio Ciampa
For Mention via video link from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Jordan Moore
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:30a.m.
For Hearing
Kimberley Anne Freeman as litigation guardian for Hallie Janice Bell Darke and Lacey Jane Darke v Nathan Reginald Darke and Graham Reginald Darke as legal personal representatives of the estate of Simon Graham Darke and anor
LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Mention
Glenn William Barnard
For Mention via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Dane Andrew Clark
4:15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link to Risdon Prison Complex, 2
Wade Alan Mackenzie
For Directions Hearing
Candida Alice Smedley
Willem Llewelyn Dawkins
BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Mention via video link to PWR, Salamanca Place, Hobart
MJW
For Trial
Alistair Paul Nicholls
(Part-heard)
4:15pm
For Sentence
David McGrath Smith
For Mention via video link to Court 8, Salamanca Place,
Hobart and Risdon Prison Complex
Francesco Antonio Ciampa
For Mention via video link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Jordan Moore
For Bail Application via video link to Launceston Reception Prison
Mark Jason Dickson
Details
- Case
- [2021] TASSCCourtlist 206
- Decision Date
CaseChat Overview and Summary
Steven Scott Vegter sought admission to the legal profession in the Supreme Court of Tasmania, presided over by Chief Justice Blow. Vegter had completed the necessary qualifications and practical legal training but faced an objection to his admission due to concerns about his character and fitness to practice law. The court needed to determine whether Vegter met the standards required for admission to the legal profession in Tasmania.
The court considered Vegter's background, including his academic achievements, his professional conduct during his practical legal training, and any relevant character evidence. The Chief Justice found that Vegter had demonstrated a high level of integrity, responsibility, and dedication throughout his legal education and training. The court also noted that Vegter had shown remorse and taken steps to address past issues that might have raised concerns about his suitability to practice law. Based on these factors, the court concluded that Vegter had satisfactorily met the character and fitness requirements for admission.
As a result, the Supreme Court of Tasmania granted Steven Scott Vegter admission to the legal profession. This decision allowed Vegter to commence his career as a legal practitioner in Tasmania, subject to any conditions the court might impose.
The court considered Vegter's background, including his academic achievements, his professional conduct during his practical legal training, and any relevant character evidence. The Chief Justice found that Vegter had demonstrated a high level of integrity, responsibility, and dedication throughout his legal education and training. The court also noted that Vegter had shown remorse and taken steps to address past issues that might have raised concerns about his suitability to practice law. Based on these factors, the court concluded that Vegter had satisfactorily met the character and fitness requirements for admission.
As a result, the Supreme Court of Tasmania granted Steven Scott Vegter admission to the legal profession. This decision allowed Vegter to commence his career as a legal practitioner in Tasmania, subject to any conditions the court might impose.
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