The Tasmanian Government is pleased to announce that Mr Michael Brett has been appointed as a Judge to the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
Mr Brett has been a Magistrate for six years and has held the position of Chief Magistrate since September 2015.
Before his appointment to the judiciary, Mr Brett practised extensively in criminal, family, planning law, and other matters for 16 years in Launceston, and a further 13 years in Queensland.
Mr Brett has held positions with the following:
I congratulate Mr Brett on his appointment, which follows a selection process conducted in line with the Protocol for Judicial Appointments.
Mr Brett’s appointment will take effect from 11 July 2016, and a process to replace Mr Brett as Chief Magistrate will commence shortly.