Events for Law Week 2024

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.

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.

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

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 10-2 on Thursday 23 May:

• 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.

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.

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 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

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.