ChrisShanahan (born 18 September 1960) is a Senior Counsel barrister in the state of Western Australia. He works primarily in the areas of superior court appeals, equity and administrative law. It was announced in late 2024 that Shanahan would assume the role of Chief Justice of Tasmania in January 2025.
Chris Shanahan | |
|---|---|
| 15th Chief Justice of Tasmania | |
| Assuming office January 20, 2025 | |
| Nominated by | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Governor | Barbara Baker |
| Succeeding | Alan Blow |
| Lieutenant-Governor of Tasmania | |
| Assuming office January 20, 2025 | |
| Premier | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Governor | Barbara Baker |
| Succeeding | 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 |
Early life and education
editHe 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 practise in the state of Western Australia in 1984, New South Wales in 1989 and in the High Court of Australia in 1990.
Career
editFrom 1990-91 he was 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 he has taught at Macquarie University in Sydney, been a lecturer at Murdoch University in Perth, where he continues to work part-time lecturing in law. He also lectures 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 Shanahan had been appointed to the role of Chief Justice of the Tasmanian Supreme Court. He is expected to commence in the role on 20 January 2025.[2]
External links
editReferences
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.