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Stage 1 redevelopment of ACT Law Courts complete
The first stage of the redevelopment of the ACT Law Courts has officially reached completion, paving the way for the second and final stage to kick off.
Emma Musgrave
Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay has closed stage 1 of the redevelopment of the ACT Law Courts, commemorating the completion with a new plaque to mark the occasion. In the ceremony he was joined by members of the legal profession, as well as the construction workers currently engaged in the ongoing works at the court.
“A court building is a central place in our society and should speak to the needs of the people it serves,” Minister Ramsay said.
“Given the diverse array of people here from the legal sector, the construction sector, through to the security at the foyer I’d say this new building is doing just that.
“Our law courts remains in the heart of our community, both in physical location and its modern upgrades recognising our diversity.”
In addition to more court rooms “to ensure more timely access to justice” the A-G noted that the courts enable witnesses to “now have a dedicated area to be with their support networks while giving evidence”.
“Our commitment to accessibility is also built into the very fabric of our new facility. One example of this is that rooms have been acoustically upgraded and fitted with hearing assistance systems,” he added.
“Further work being completed includes two additional court rooms, hearing rooms, support facilities for Drug and Alcohol Court, mediation suites and spaces for justice support groups.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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