The Tasmanian Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron Lee as a new Magistrate for the State of Tasmania.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Corrections and Rehabilitation, Guy Barnett, congratulated Mr Lee on his appointment.
“Mr Lee is a very knowledgeable and skilled legal professional who has a depth of knowledge as well as proven decision-making experience,” the Attorney-General said.
“He comes to his new role with 25 years’ experience in the legal profession and is widely known for his sound judgement and leadership skills.
“I congratulate Mr Lee on his appointment as Magistrate.”
Mr Lee has worked in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions since 2011, most recently as Principal Crown Counsel.
He was responsible for setting up and managing the Child Safety Legal Group, and has extensive experience in hearing, trial and appellate work, including appearing as counsel before the Full Court of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in cases which have shaped the law in relation to assessing the risk of harm to children and determining family violence.
Mr Lee has also managed the coronial area of the office and has frequently appeared as counsel assisting the coroner in a wide range of deaths, including deaths in police and prison custody.
Mr Lee has also been a member of the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and prior to that a member of the Guardianship and Administration Board.
Mr Lee will be based in Devonport.
