| MagistrateRobert Cook | |
|---|---|
| Magistrate of the Australian Capital Territory | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 11 September 2013 (2013-09-11) | |
| Appointed by | Simon Corbell |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Robert Matthew Cook is a Magistrate of the Australian Capital Territory. He was appointed as a magistrate on 11 September 2013.
Career
Cook first held positions as a dry-cleaner, waiter, barman and paperboy.
Cook then enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in 1976. He studied at the Queensland University of Technology while serving and eventually worked as a legal officer.
In 1996, Cook left the Royal Australian Air Force and became a solicitor in private practice. During this time, he was also the Vice-President of the Australian Industrial Relations Tribunal. From 2005 to 2010, he was also Deputy President of the ACT Racing Appeals Tribunal. He eventually became a partner in two separate major law firms.
He was called to the bar in 2010. He specialised in employment law as well as work, health and safety law.
The Attorney-General Simon Corbell announced in August 2013 that Cook would be appointed to the bench. He was formally appointed on 11 September 2013.
Personal life
Cook is an active member of the rowing community in the ACT.
References
- ^ "Former and Current Magistrates". ACT Magistrates Court. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Gilbert, Ewan (18 October 2013). "Formal welcome for ACT's newest magistrate". ABC News. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ johnboy. "Robert Cook heads to the bench". The RiotACT. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Inman, Michael; Knaus, Christopher (21 August 2013). "New magistrate appointed". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
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