Chris Shanahan
Chris Shanahan | |
|---|---|
| 15th Chief Justice of Tasmania | |
| Assumed office 20 January, 2025 | |
| Nominated by | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Governor | Barbara Baker |
| Preceded by | Alan Blow |
| Lieutenant-Governor of Tasmania | |
| Assumed office 20 January, 2025 | |
| Premier | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Governor | Barbara Baker |
| Preceded by | Alan Blow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 September 1960 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Education | Aquinas College, Perth, University of Western Australia, University of Sydney & University of New South Wales |
Chris Shanahan (born 18 September 1960) was a Senior Counsel barrister in the state of Western Australia, who accepted briefs primarily in the areas of superior court appeals, equity and administrative law. It was announced in late 2024 that Mr Shanahan would assume the role of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania in January 2025. On January 20, 2025 he was sworn in to the office of Chief Justice and Lieutenant Governor.
Early life and education
[edit]He was educated at Aquinas College, Perth, University of Western Australia, University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales.[1] He completed his articles with Jackson MacDonald in 1983. He was admitted to practice in Western Australia in 1984, New South Wales in 1989 and the High Court of Australia in 1990.
Career
[edit]From 1990-91 he was a Senior Officer to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. During 1993, he joined the Western Australian Bar Association and continued to work as a barrister. He was responsible for the development of the Bar Readers' Course, which was presented in 2004 by the Western Australian Bar Association.
During his career at the Bar, his Honour taught at Macquarie University in Sydney, lectured at Murdoch University in Perth and in Ethics and Professional Responsibility with the Law Society of Western Australia.
In 2004, he was appointed Senior Counsel in the State of Western Australia. During 2005, he was appointed acting commissioner of the Corruption and Crime Commission in Western Australia.
On 2 December 2024, it was announced that Mr Shanahan would be appointed to the role of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania and he was sworn in to that office, and as lieutenant-governor of Tasmania, on 20 January 2025.[2]
External links
[edit]- Acting-CCC Profile - Christopher Shanahan
- Supreme Court of Western Australia Media Release
- Lionel Murphy Scholarship Recipient
References
[edit]- ^ Supreme Court of Western Australia Media Release
- ^ Croft, Lauren; Croft, Lauren (5 December 2024). "New Chief Justice appointed in Tasmania". www.lawyersweekly.com.au. Retrieved 7 December 2024.