The Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Queensland (FLPA) today welcomed the appointment and confirmation of two new judges for the Family Court of Australia based in Queensland.
Peter Tree SC will be appointed to the Townsville Registry, with effect from 14 January 2013.
Jenny Hogan SC will be appointed to the Brisbane Registry, with effect from 14 January 2013.
“FLPA congratulates each of these judges on their new appointments and thanks them for accepting these important public offices,” FLPA president Trent Waller said.
“We are pleased that the Attorney General Nicola Roxon agrees that the appointment of two new judges will have a substantial impact on easing the current strains on our legal system.”
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Merrett Pye on 0422 096 049 or Caroline Thurlow on 0414 565 575
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The Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Queensland is the leading professional association for the family law sector in Queensland.
