Violent incident in Family Court in Launceston highlights need for shift

Adam Holmes
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:36am, first published November 22 2019 - 4:30am
The Launceston Family Law Courts on the corner of George and Brisbane streets have long been described as unsafe by practitioners.
The Launceston Family Law Courts on the corner of George and Brisbane streets have long been described as unsafe by practitioners.

An incident in which a man attempted to jump the front counter of the Family Law Court in Launceston causing minor damage while children were present has further heightened calls for the court's relocation.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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