Friday, 12 December 2025
ACT Law Society welcomes new appointments
The ACT Law Society congratulates Ms Heidi Robinson on her appointment as the 10th Magistrate of the ACT Magistrates Court and Mr Marcus Hassall as a Presidential Member of the ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal (ACAT).
ACT Attorney-General Tara Cheyne MLA announced the appointment earlier today. The appointment will commence in the new year.
Ms Robinson most recently served as a Presidential Member of ACAT. She brings significant experience in a broad range of areas relevant to the Magistrates Court including employment and industrial law, civil claims, commercial disputes, child welfare law, mental health, building disputes, nuisance and negligence.
Mr Hassall is currently a Special Magistrate in the ACT Magistrate’s Court and a barrister at Blackburn Chambers. He is a former ACT Legal Aid Commissioner, president of the ACT Bar Association and federal prosecutor.
“The local legal profession extends our congratulations to Ms Heidi Robinson and Mr Marcus Hassall on their appointments “ said Law Society President Vik Sundar.
“Mr Hassall is a highly respected barrister with nearly 30 years of legal experience, spanning Commonwealth prosecution, commercial litigation, public law, and criminal practice. His leadership roles in the Bar Association and appointment as Special Magistrate underscore his prominence in the ACT legal community."
"Ms Robinson is a highly respected barrister at Blackburn Chambers and a Presidential Member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT). With extensive experience in employment and industrial relations law, administrative law, and civil litigation, Ms Robinson has served as Special Counsel to the ACT Government, providing strategic legal advice on workplace and governance matters. She is widely recognized for her leadership in tribunal proceedings and her commitment to fairness and integrity in resolving complex disputes."
