Our Team

Jake is a proud palawa man who has lived and worked across our island state. Jake is a graduate of the University of Tasmania and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a residing Board member of the RSPCA. Jake previously worked for the Australian Red Cross where he held a variety of roles, including State Director and managed the Statewide Community Programs portfolio, which included Justice, First Nations, Mental Health and Aged Care. Jake is passionate about social change and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by consistently advocating for the right to culturally appropriate legal representation.

Hannah is the Principal Lawyer at the Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service. She graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and was admitted to practice in Tasmania in 2012.  Hannah has worked in private practice (family law), at Tasmania Legal Aid (youth justice) and has been employed at TALS since 2015.  Hannah’s primary practice area is criminal law, and she has a passion for youth justice and advocating for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Tasmania. Hannah has held over the years several positions on various Boards across Tasmania.

Tyne is the Principal Family and Child Safety Lawyer for the Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service as well and its specialist service, SiS. Tyne was involved in the establishment of SiS which saw the first Family Violence Prevention Legal Service be established in Tasmania for Aboriginal victim/survivors of family and/or sexual violence.  Tyne currently works across her island home, however has worked during her career in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia. She has a passion for ensuring equality of legal support and access to legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and ensuring the services have an impact on the ground level.

Lee-Anne is a proud Noongar (Wadjuck) and Wadjuri woman with extensive case management qualifications and experience. Lee-Anne has developed/implemented programs, diversion initiatives, and collaborative projects providing culturally informed guidance to courts, agencies, and mainstream services. Lee-Anne has contributed to numerous government inquiries, youth justice reforms, and cross-sector advisory panels, including addressing bail and remand reform, age of criminal responsibility, Aboriginal youth justice strategies, and child safety. With deep expertise in advocacy, she sits on multiple committees and advisory bodies. Lee-Annes work reflects a deep commitment to early intervention, culturally safe justice responses, and systemic reform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Lisa is a proud palawa woman from the truwulway people of northeast Tasmania, with deep roots to Cape Barren Island in the Furneaux Group. Lisa’s career spans more than three decades, working alongside Aboriginal communities across NSW to lead programs in education, employment, family, and justice. Lisa holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Health, a Diploma of Community Services, Aboriginal leadership certifications, among others. With her most valued knowledge being lived experience, which she draws on every day. Lisa manages our Community Engagement Team, which connect our people to legal assistance and education, engagement programs, linking people to support services, and provide culturally safe guidance to navigate the justice system, reduce reoffending, and help build stronger futures.

Meagan graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2015, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Sociology and Criminology. She has over a decade experience working in a variety of roles across the justice and family violence sector. Her leadership is grounded in empathy and respect, underpinned by a deep commitment to equality and social justice. She is fiercely passionate about driving systemic change and meaningful positive outcomes, walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to support self-determination, strengthen communities and advocate for culturally safe practices, creating pathways for empowerment and lasting positive change.