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NT to see new Local Court judge

A new Local Court judge has been welcomed in the Northern Territory.

user iconEmma Musgrave 22 June 2018 The Bar
NT to see new Local Court judge
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Therese Austin has been appointed to the Local Court, following a distinguished career as a member of the judiciary, the Law Society Northern Territory said.

Society president Maria Savvas congratulated Ms Austin on her new role, noting that she is widely respected by the profession.

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"Ms Austin understands the issues that are unique to the Territory and her wealth of experience as a senior prosecutor in the Northern Territory and Western Australia will equip her well as a judge," Ms Savvas said.

"Ms Austin's appointment maintains the diversity of the Local Court judicial officers and her appointment is welcomed.

"On behalf of the legal profession, I offer our congratulations to her and look forward to her contribution to our justice system."

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