Helen Wood | |
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Judge of the Supreme Court of Tasmania | |
Assumed office 9 November 2009 | |
Magistrates Court of Tasmania | |
In office 1994–2009 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Helen Lambert Hobart,Tasmania |
Nationality | Australian |
Education | University of Tasmania BA/LLB (1985) |
Occupation | Judge,lawyer |
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