Events for Law Week 2024

The Legal Profession Board of Tasmania is the independent body responsible for receiving and investigating complaints about the conduct of lawyers in Tasmania.

As a client of a lawyer in Tasmania you have rights in relation to what you should be told about legal costs and how to challenge those costs. Although we are unable to provide you with specific legal advice, we can explain legal fees to you. This is your opportunity to ask about legal costs.

Individual telephone appointments are available with our experienced officers.

Presented by the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania.

This content was provided for Law Week Tasmania 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

The Legal Profession Board of Tasmania is the independent body responsible for receiving and investigating complaints about the conduct of lawyers in Tasmania.

As a client of a lawyer in Tasmania you have rights in relation to what you should be told about legal costs and how to challenge those costs. Although we are unable to provide you with specific legal advice, we can explain legal fees to you. This is your opportunity to ask about legal costs.

Individual telephone appointments are available with our experienced officers, via telephone on 03 6226 3000.

Presented by the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania.

This content was provided for Law Week Tasmania 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

Drop in and say ‘Hi’ to Stuart Davey, Legal Practitioner and Manager Community Legal Education & Information!

Tasmania Legal Aid will be visiting the Queenstown library to talk about its services to the community. Did you know that TLA is the largest government-funded legal assistance service in Tasmania. TLA’s vision for Tasmania is to be a place where the community is safe, respected and has their voices heard. Our particular focus is on supporting children and young people, people experiencing family violence, and disability. Would you like to know more about how we can help you? Come along and talk with Stuart.

‘Zoey’ was sworn in at the Hobart registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia on 27 February 2024. She is the official Courts Therapy Dog for Tasmania and the second therapy dog to be used in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

You are invited to hear from Her Honour Judge Taglieri, Zoey’s owner, and to meet Zoey and her handler Liz, to learn about the positive impact that Zoey is having on people who engage with the court system. Her Honour will provide an overview of the program, its objectives and the experiences so far. Attendees are able to meet and interact with Zoey and her handler, practitioners who have benefitted from the program and a Court Child Expert.

Afternoon tea will be provided for attendees.

Book here

This session is free of charge but bookings are essential. Please note that you will need to pass through security to access the courts.

Chat to a Lawyer: Meet Community Legal Centres in your area

We listen to you and give you legal advice about your situation

Join the following community legal centres at their pop up stalls at the Multicultural Hub in Moonah, from 11:00am-1:00pm on Thursday 23 May 2024

• Worker Assist Tasmania
• Womens Legal Service Tasmania
• Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service
• Tenants’ Union of Tasmania
• Hobart Community Legal Centre
• Tasmania Aboriginal Legal Service
• Tasmanian Legal Aid
• Equal Opportunity Tasmania

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

This event is free.

The Legal Profession Board of Tasmania is the independent body responsible for receiving and investigating complaints about the conduct of lawyers in Tasmania.

People often retain a lawyer during significant life events – for a will, a divorce, buying a home or business, or because they have been injured or are facing criminal charges. It is important to have a good working relationship with your lawyer, but what if you are unhappy with your lawyer? Perhaps they are not answering your questions or you think they don’t understand your problem. The Board has officers who can provide practical advice on working with your lawyer, and what to do if the relationship is broken down.

Individual telephone appointments are available with our experienced officers.

Email: enquiry@lpbt.com.au to register

Or phone to register (03) 6226 3000]

Presented by the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

You are invited on a tour of the new Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) premises in Hobart.  The Tribunal was established in November 2021 and has amalgamated nine separate Tribunals and a Board as the TASCAT.  The Tribunal has a broad range of jurisdictions ranging from guardianship and mental health matters under the Protective Division to personal compensation, planning and resources, Anti-Discrimination, forestry and health practitioners’ matters under the General Division.

The Tribunal hearing rooms and registry will be open for inspection with a presentation about the Tribunal and its functions.

Numbers are limited.  Approximately 1 hour duration.

This event is free. Photo ID is required. TASCAT reserves the right to refuse entry to any person.

Book Here

This event is free.

The Legal Profession Board of Tasmania is the independent body responsible for receiving and investigating complaints about the conduct of lawyers in Tasmania.

People often retain a lawyer during significant life events – for a will, a divorce, buying a home or business, or because they have been injured or are facing criminal charges. It is important to have a good working relationship with your lawyer, but what if you are unhappy with your lawyer? Perhaps they are not answering your questions or you think they don’t understand your problem. The Board has officers who can provide practical advice on working with your lawyer, and what to do if the relationship is broken down.

Individual telephone appointments are available with our experienced officers.

Email: enquiry@lpbt.com.au to register

Or phone to register (03) 6226 3000]

Presented by the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

The Supreme Court of Tasmania is celebrating its 200 year anniversary. In honour of this, the State Library of Tasmania is holding free behind-the-scenes tours at 91 Murray Street, Hobart to view original and iconic Supreme Court documents held in its collection.

Tour location:

State Library and Archive Building
91 Murray St, Hobart
Meet on the Ground Floor

Tour details:

Three tours are available and each will go for about one hour.

Date: Friday 10 May

Times: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm

Limit of 10 people per tour.

How to book:

To reserve a free ticket, call the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts on 6165 5584.

Bookings close at 5pm Wednesday 8 May.

You’re invited on a special tour of the Supreme Court in Hobart in its Bicentennial year.  Established in 1824 as the highest Court in the State, it deals with criminal cases and civil disputes, as well as hearing appeals from the Magistrates Court and statutory tribunals.  Come along and see where the Judges, barristers, witnesses and jurors perform their duties.  The Civil Courtrooms and registries will be open for inspection as will access to the cells. The original architect Mr Peter Partridge will accompany this tour and provide his unique insights into the design of the building.

Special displays for the Bicentenary will be available to look at following conclusion of the tour, including the display of historical memorabilia in the Andrew Inglis Clark library.

Numbers are limited.  Approx 2.0 hours duration.

Photo ID must be presented on arrival.  The Supreme Court reserves the right to refuse entry to any person.

Presented by the Supreme Court of Tasmania

In person event

This event is free

Book tickets here.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024 and the Supreme Court Bicentennial. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

A Tour Marking the Bicentenary of the First Sitting of the Supreme Court of Van Diemens Land on 10th May 1824

Hear stories of the places and people who have been part of the 200 year history of the Supreme Court in Tasmania. This tour will introduce you to the rooms of the Supreme Court that were housed within two wings of the converted Hobart Penitentiary Chapel from 1860 to 1979, following which, we will walk to the new Supreme Court in Salamanca passing the first court on Murray Street. On arrival at the Supreme Court we will be given a history of the new building by special guest presenters.

The current Supreme Court of Tasmania (originally Van Diemens Land) was created by the Third Charter of Justice in 1824.  The Royal Charter of Justice was read in the market place in Hobart Town on 7 May 1824 and the oath of office administered to Chief Justice Pedder at Government House by the Governor Colonel William Sorell, prior to the opening of the Supreme Court on 10 May 1824.

The Court was first housed in a building on the corner of Murray and Macquarie Streets. Civil and criminal matters were dealt with in the same court complex. However in 1860 the Penitentiary Chapel at the corner of Brisbane and Campbell Streets was converted into a criminal court and a new court was opened in the Public Buildings in Macquarie Street for civil cases. The Court was eventually unified again in 1980 when the final phase of the new purpose designed complex was opened at Salamanca Place.

This is a free event

Book here: Booking link

There are 3 tours available to book:

11 May 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm

12 May 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm

18 May 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm

You’re invited to participate in a Sentencing Workshop led by a judge in the Supreme Court in Hobart.  A discussion of sentencing principles and procedure will precede a role play scenario of a fictitious case by the Judge, Prosecution and Defence counsel.  Participants will be invited to impose an appropriate sentence.  Interactive discussion is encouraged.  You be the Judge!  Numbers are limited.  Approx. 2.5 hours duration.

Presented by the Supreme Court of Tasmania

In person event. Photo ID is required. The Supreme Court reserves the right to refuse entry to any person.

This event is free

Book Tickets here.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, and for the Supreme Court Bicentennial. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

You’re invited to participate in a Sentencing Workshop led by a judge in the Supreme Court in Launceston.  A discussion of sentencing principles and procedure will precede a role play scenario of a fictitious case by the Judge, Prosecution and Defence counsel.  Participants will be invited to impose an appropriate sentence.  Interactive discussion is encouraged.  You be the Judge!  Numbers are limited.  Approx. 1.5 hours duration.

Presented by the Supreme Court of Tasmania

In person event

This event is free. Photo ID must be presented. The Supreme Court reserves the right to refuse entry to any person.

Book Tickets here.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, and for the Supreme Court Bicentennial. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

Launceston Community Legal Centre – Bringing the Law to you

Would you like to know how to get free legal advice?
Do you have a problem but don’t know if its legal, or who to go to for assistance?

This free information session is for you! It will be delivered by one of our lawyers and followed by a relaxed Q&A.

Our Legal Literacy Volunteers will be on hand if you’d like to know more about the program and can assist you to make an appointment for our next Outreach clinic in St Helens.

Call 6334 1577 to RSVP

20 May 2024, 10:00am to 11:30am

Launceston Community Legal Centre – Bringing the Law to you

Would you like to know how to get free legal advice?
Do you have a problem but don’t know if its legal, or who to go to for assistance?

This free information session is for you! It will be delivered by one of our lawyers and followed by a relaxed Q&A.

Our Legal Literacy Volunteers will be on hand if you’d like to know more about the program and can assist you to make an appointment for our next Outreach clinic in Deloraine.

Call 6334 1577 to RSVP

20 May 2024, 10:00am to 11:30am

This Law Week, join the Public Trustee, Palliative Care Tasmania, and the Office of the Public Guardian to learn how you can take proactive steps to ensure your financial, legal and health care wishes are secure.

We will be focusing on important documents such as a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directive, and Enduring Guardianship.

They will explain their roles and answer questions about these important documents.

Everyone is welcome and bookings are open until Thursday, May 16, 2024.

To book visit publictrustee.tas.gov.au or call 1800 068 784.

This Law Week, join the Public Trustee, Palliative Care Tasmania, and the Office of the Public Guardian to learn how you can take proactive steps to ensure your financial, legal and health care wishes are secure.

We will be focusing on important documents such as a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directive, and Enduring Guardianship.

They will explain their roles and answer questions about these important documents.

Everyone is welcome and bookings are open until Thursday, May 16, 2024.

To book visit publictrustee.tas.gov.au or call 1800 068 784.

This Law Week, join the Public Trustee, Palliative Care Tasmania, and the Office of the Public Guardian to learn how you can take proactive steps to ensure your financial, legal and health care wishes are secure.

We will be focusing on important documents such as a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directive, and Enduring Guardianship.

They will explain their roles and answer questions about these important documents.

Everyone is welcome and bookings are open until Thursday, May 16, 2024.

To book visit publictrustee.tas.gov.au or call 1800 068 784.

Protect yourself against scams

Want to learn how to protect yourself against scams? Find out how at a free live streamed Protect yourself against scams presentation for older Australians on 21 May 10 – 11am [AEST], hosted by the eSafety Commissioner as part of the Be Connected initiative.

Join this presentation to learn:

• how to protect your personal information from scammers
• how to safely make friends online
• how to spot investment scams
• where to go for help

Be Connected is a joint initiative between the Department of Social Services, eSafety and Good Things Foundation to increase the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians.

Register online to book your spot.

Link: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/online-safety-presentations#protect-yourself-against-scams

Contact the Be Connected team: beconnected.enquiries@esafety.gov.au

Website:

https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/

Socials:

https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice

#BeConnectedAU

Launceston Community Legal Centre – Bringing the Law to you

Would you like to know how to get free legal advice?
Do you have a problem but don’t know if its legal, or who to go to for assistance?

This free information session is for you! It will be delivered by one of our lawyers and followed by a relaxed Q&A.

Our Legal Literacy Volunteers will be on hand if you’d like to know more about the program and can assist you to make an appointment for our next Outreach clinic in Newnham.

Call 6334 1577 to RSVP

21 May 2024, 11:30am to 1:00pm

Anja Hilkemeijer and Cleo Hansen-Lohrey, Lecturers in Constitutional and Administrative Law at the University of Tasmania, have joined forces to deliver a practical session on the nature of merits and judicial review.

In this workshop participants will learn how courts and tribunals are designed to provide independent oversight over government decision-making in areas such as environment and planning law, migration and social security. Under the guidance of workshop leaders, participants will work through a number of hypothetical scenarios which illustrate the purpose, procedure, and powers of administrative law review mechanisms.

The workshop is aimed at members of the public who would like to gain a better understanding of existing pathways for the independent review of government decisions. Prior knowledge, skills and preparation is not required.

Tuesday 21 May 2024 at 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Light refreshments (soft drink and nibbles) will be provided. The event will be held at room 225 at the Law Faculty Building on the Sandy Bay campus.

This event is open to all members of the public as a part of Law Week Tasmania 2024.

The event will feature WLST social worker, Pia, senior lawyer, Jade, who together run a fortnightly clinic in the Mary Hutchinson’s Women’s Prison, and a lived experience advocate who will be attending as a special guest speaker.

Some of the themes touched on by the event include barriers and issues that women in custody or leaving custody may face, the impacts of trauma and the importance of integrated trauma-informed practice, the intersections between family violence and criminality, and how to best support women in these contexts.

We hope you can join us on Tuesday 21 May 2024, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, at the training room in the Law Society of Tasmania, nipaluna/Hobart.

Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/1222149

or scan the QR code below:

Tuesday 21 May 2024, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the training room in the Law Society of Tasmania.

Drop in and say ‘Hi’ to Stuart Davey, Legal Practitioner and Manager Community Legal Education & Information!

Tasmania Legal Aid will be visiting the Queenstown library to talk about its services to the community. Did you know that TLA is the largest government-funded legal assistance service in Tasmania. TLA’s vision for Tasmania is to be a place where the community is safe, respected and has their voices heard. Our particular focus is on supporting children and young people, people experiencing family violence, and disability. Would you like to know more about how we can help you? Come along and talk with Stuart.

This Law Week, join the Public Trustee, Palliative Care Tasmania, and the Office of the Public Guardian to learn how you can take proactive steps to ensure your financial, legal and health care wishes are secure.

We will be focusing on important documents such as a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directive, and Enduring Guardianship.

They will explain their roles and answer questions about these important documents.

Everyone is welcome and bookings are open until Thursday, May 16, 2024.

To book visit publictrustee.tas.gov.au or call 1800 068 784.

Launceston Community Legal Centre – Bringing the Law to you

Would you like to know how to get free legal advice?
Do you have a problem but don’t know if its legal, or who to go to for assistance?

This free information session is for you! It will be delivered by one of our lawyers and followed by a relaxed Q&A.

Our Legal Literacy Volunteers will be on hand if you’d like to know more about the program and can assist you to make an appointment for our next Outreach clinic in Fingal

Call 6334 1577 to RSVP

22 May 2024, 10:00am to 11:30am

Women’s Legal Service present Snags & Sexual Harassment

Gender equality is good for business. Workplaces that are safe, fair and equal promote productivity, loyalty, and reduce workplace risks and harm. Good workplace acknowledge the importance of gender equality, but GREAT workplaces have leaders who implement change from the ground up.

Come enjoy a BBQ lunch and listen to the work of Jodie the Workplace Sexual Harassment Lawyer at Women’s Legal Service Tasmania.

For more details contact Verity on verity@womenslegaltas.org.au or 0456 631 892

Wednesday 22 May 2024, 11:30am – 1:00pm

Launceston Community Legal Centre – Bringing the Law to you

Would you like to know how to get free legal advice?
Do you have a problem but don’t know if its legal, or who to go to for assistance?

This free information session is for you! It will be delivered by one of our lawyers and followed by a relaxed Q&A.

Our Legal Literacy Volunteers will be on hand if you’d like to know more about the program and can assist you to make an appointment for our next Outreach clinic in Scottsdale.

Call 6334 1577 to RSVP

23 May 2024, 10:30am to 12:00pm

Launceston Community Legal Centre – Bringing the Law to you

FREE legal information session on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship, and Advanced Care Directives.

Learn why these documents are important for everyone from one of our Lawyers.

The session will be followed by a relaxed Q&A.

Our Legal Literacy Volunteers will be on hand if you’d like to know more about the program and can assist you to make an appointment for personalised advice if needed.

Call 6334 1577 to RSVP

24 May 2024, 10:00am to 11:30am

Launceston Community Legal Centre – Bringing the Law to you

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