New appointment to the Magistrates’ Court

Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Simon Cooper to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.

Mr Clark said Mr Cooper, a Crown Prosecutor with 32 years’ legal experience, would be a valuable addition to the court.

“Mr Cooper was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1980 and became a member of the Victorian Bar the same year,” Mr Clark said.

“In 1990 Mr Cooper was appointed a Prosecutor for the Queen and then became a Crown Prosecutor appearing in all criminal jurisdictions in Victoria.”

The Federal Government appointed Mr Cooper as Crown Prosecutor in the Solomon Islands in 2003 as part of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands.

“Mr Cooper has established a long and distinguished career with extensive experience in many areas of law. His appointment as a Crown Prosecutor and now a Magistrate is testament to his hard work and dedication,” Mr Clark said.

“Mr Cooper will be a significant asset to the Magistrates’ Court and I am pleased to announce his appointment to the bench today.”