Friday 10 May 2024 marks the bicentenary of Tasmania’s Supreme Court, which is the oldest Supreme Court in Australia.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Guy Barnett, said that the rich legal history of Tasmania is something to be admired.
“Established in 1824 as the highest Court in the State, the Supreme Court has dealt with criminal cases and civil disputes, as well as hearing appeals from the Magistrates Court and statutory tribunals,” the Attorney-General said.
“This is a monumental milestone and a credit to our thriving and stable democratic society.
“I wish to pay my respects to everyone who has contributed to this significant achievement and the ongoing longevity of this important institution.”
A range of events are being held to celebrate this important anniversary, several of which are open to the public, including:
All the tours are free of charge but do require bookings.
The full program of events, including links to register, is available on the Supreme Court website - https://www.supremecourt.tas.gov.au/supreme-court-bicentenary-events-may-2024/