There will be a new face in Tasmania’s Supreme Court when Gregory Geason is appointed as a judge, replacing retired Justice Shan Tennent.
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Practicing law for more than 30 years, Mr Geason has experience in civil and criminal matters, in both private practice and with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
His previous positions include chairperson of the Resource Management & Planning Appeals Tribunal, president of the Law Society of Tasmania, Criminal Injuries Compensation Commissioner, member of the Local Government Association of Tasmania Standards Panel, and member of the University of Tasmanian Law Faculty Teaching and Learning Committee.
He is also currently chair of the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal, and chair of the Parole Board of Tasmania, but will step down from those roles.
“I congratulate Mr Geason on this appointment and look forward to seeing him fulfill this role in accordance with the court’s reputation for fairness and independence,” Justice Minister Elise Archer said.
Melissa Mobbs
A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
