About Tara

Tara is a public lawyer with experience in prosecution and enforcement matters for local, state and federal government clients. She provides advice on prosecution and enforcement actions, statutory powers and government investigations.

Tara regularly appears in Victorian courts and tribunals of all levels. Having previously worked for the Office of Public Prosecutions (VIC) and the Australian Federal Police, Tara provides clients with nuanced, pragmatic and expert advice on criminal and civil enforcement.

Experience

• Local Government

  Provided advice to local government regarding investigation strategy, evidence law and enforcement powers.

• State Government

  Prosecuted summary and indictable crime on behalf of a number of State Government agencies and regulatory bodies, including Victoria Police, IBAC and Worksafe

• Commonwealth Government

  Provided advice on operational matters, police powers, criminal, evidence and international law to government departments.

• Advocacy

  An experienced advocate who has appeared at all levels of regional and metropolitan Courts in Victoria and the ACT.