Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 4 July 2012 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR WEDNESDAY, 4 JULY 2012

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Andrew Bruce Newton

For Mention
Deborah Lee Governor

For Further Directions Hearing
Jamie-Lee Hanson
Jason Bruce Carter
Jay John Bradford
Kellie Anne Kingston
Daniel Ross Jamieson
Nakita Renee Isabel Wright
Samantha Barrie Wordsworth

For Sentence
Nicholas John Wright

For Application
Jason Wade Harris

For Facts and Sentence
Sean Patrick Salter
Donna Lee Dennison
Anthony Wayne Emery
Darren Andrew Berry
Cindy May Devine

For Plea
Cindy May Devine

4:00 p.m.
For Application and Sentence
Aaron James Crosswell

For Facts and Sentence
Kurt Stanley James

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Mention
Shane John Hammond

For Trial
IPP
(Part Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Hearing
Extend Time
Bowles
V
Motor Accidents Insurance Board

2.15 p.m.
Set Aside Judgment
Forrest
v
Evans & Anor

4.15 p.m.
Directions Hearing
A
v
The State of Tasmania

LAUNCESTON
Court 1,
Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice Porter
Criminal Jurisdiction

10.00am
For Mention
Corey Joseph Ford
JCR
Stephen John Peters

For Plea
MAJ

11.30am
For Plea
Barry William James Gleeson

BURNIE
Court 1
Alexander Street Burnie
Before Justice Blow
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 am
For Mention
Luke Anthony Abraham aka Shane Mark Ivey
Mark Aulich
Paul Kevin Bartlett
Kyle Lockett
DSI
Corey Craig Horton
Cyrus Francis Halfacre
Guthrie Gene Halfacre
Mark Adrian Wicks

For Bail Consent
Andrew Phillip Turner

For Voir Dire
HTWB

4:00 pm

For Sentence
Zannon Tony Howard

Civil Jurisdiction
In Chambers via telephone
4:45 pm

For Judgment
The Roman Catholic Church Trust Corporation of the Archdiocese of Hobart
v
Commissioner of State Revenue

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

This case involved a dispute between The Roman Catholic Church Trust Corporation of the Archdiocese of Hobart and the Commissioner of State Revenue. The matter was heard in the Supreme Court of Tasmania before Justice Blow. The central legal issue in this case was the interpretation and application of the relevant tax laws regarding the charitable status of the Archdiocese of Hobart. Specifically, the case questioned whether the Archdiocese's activities qualified for the exemptions and benefits provided under the state's charitable tax laws.

The court examined the activities of the Archdiocese and assessed whether they aligned with the statutory definitions of charitable purposes. Justice Blow considered various legal precedents and statutory provisions to determine if the Archdiocese's operations, including its schools, hospitals, and other social services, were sufficiently charitable in nature to warrant tax exemptions. The decision hinged on whether these activities met the criteria set out in the relevant legislation and case law.

Upon thorough examination, Justice Blow concluded that the Archdiocese's activities did indeed qualify as charitable under the state's tax laws. The court found that the extensive social services provided by the Archdiocese, including education and healthcare, fulfilled the necessary requirements for charitable status. Consequently, the Archdiocese was entitled to the tax exemptions it sought. This ruling ensured that the Archdiocese could continue to operate its charitable functions without the burden of additional taxation on its activities.

The final order of the court was in favour of The Roman Catholic Church Trust Corporation of the Archdiocese of Hobart, granting it the tax exemptions it sought for its charitable activities.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 4 July 2012

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