Expressions of Interest for Appointment as a Magistrate of the Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory

The Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory, Gordon Ramsay MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and suitably qualified people for appointment as a Magistrate of the Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory. The Attorney-General is particularly interested in applications from people who would have a willingness to undertake coronial matters.

Expressions of interests are sought from all areas of the legal community, including the private, government and community sectors. Women, people with disabilities and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Information about the selection process and selection criteria can be found here in the Magistrates Court (Magistrates Appointment Requirements) Determination 2009.

Enquiries and Expressions of Interest

Written expressions of interest, addressing the selection criteria, and accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae should be emailed to judicialappointment@act.gov.au or posted to:

Ms Alison Playford
Director-General
Justice and Community Safety Directorate
GPO Box 158
CANBERRA  ACT  2601

General inquiries should be directed to the Director-General, Justice and Community Safety Directorate, on (02) 6207 0501, or email Alison.Playford@act.gov.au.

Expressions of interest close on 2 June 2018. Late applications may be accepted at the panel’s discretion.

University of Canberra School of Law and Justice Annual Prize Ceremony 2018

The Womens Lawyers Association of the ACT was proud to be involved as a sponsor at the recent University of Canberra School of Law and Justice Annual Law Prize Ceremony on 9 April 2018. 

The event is an annual recognition of the outstanding achievements of law students at the University of Canberra. This year, the WLA ACT sponsored three prizes that were presented on the evening by our President, Danielle Mildren. The WLA ACT would like to congratulate the following prize recipients on their achievements.

Miss Victoria Guiness was awarded the  Womens Lawyers Association of the ACT Prize for the top female graduating student.

Ms Emma Hunt was awarded the Womens Lawyers Association of the ACT Women and the Law Under Graduate Prize.

Mr Ben Taylor was awarded the Womens Lawyers Association of the ACT Women and the Law Graduate Prize.

Congratulations to all nominees for the awards. Thank you to the University of Canberra for hosting the evening and inviting WLA ACT to be a part of the Annual Law Prize Ceremony.