Robert Cook (jurist)
Australian magistrate
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Robert Matthew Cook is a Magistrate of the Australian Capital Territory. He was appointed as a magistrate on 11 September 2013.[1]
Robert Cook | |
|---|---|
| Magistrate of the Australian Capital Territory | |
| Assumed office 11 September 2013 | |
| Appointed by | Simon Corbell |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Career
Cook first held positions as a dry-cleaner, waiter, barman and paperboy.[2]
Cook then enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in 1976.[2][3][4] He studied at the Queensland University of Technology while serving and eventually worked as a legal officer.[2][3]
In 1996, Cook left the Royal Australian Air Force and became a solicitor in private practice.[2] During this time, he was also the Vice-President of the Australian Industrial Relations Tribunal.[2][3][4] From 2005 to 2010, he was also Deputy President of the ACT Racing Appeals Tribunal.[2][3][4] He eventually became a partner in two separate major law firms.[3][4]
He was called to the bar in 2010.[2] He specialised in employment law as well as work, health and safety law.[3]
The Attorney-General Simon Corbell announced in August 2013 that Cook would be appointed to the bench.[2] He was formally appointed on 11 September 2013.[1]
Personal life
Cook is an active member of the rowing community in the ACT.[2]
