The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) is pleased to welcome two new judicial appointments announced by the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Michelle Rowland MP.
| Appointment | Registry |
|---|---|
| Mr Trevor McKenna | Launceston |
| Senior Judicial Registrar Alison Legge | Melbourne |
Mr McKenna and Senior Judicial Registrar Legge will commence their appointments on 19 October 2026.
The Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), the Honourable William Alstergren AO, welcomed the appointments.
“Mr McKenna brings extensive experience in family law, child protection and related jurisdictions, as well as a strong record of service to the legal profession in Tasmania.
Senior Judicial Registrar Legge brings substantial judicial and court administration experience, having served for many years as a senior registrar of the Federal Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Both appointees are highly regarded and eminently qualified. Their experience and expertise will be valuable additions to the Court and to the communities served by the Hobart and Melbourne registries.
On behalf of the Court, I warmly welcome Mr McKenna and Senior Judicial Registrar Legge to the Bench. Their Honours will play an important role in the work of the Court and in serving the Australian community,” the Chief Justice said.
Biographical details:
His Honour Judge Trevor McKenna – Launceston Registry
Mr McKenna graduated from the University of Tasmania with degrees in Commerce and Law in 2007 and was admitted to legal practice in 2008.
He has practised predominantly in family law for more than 18 years, initially as a solicitor in Tasmania and Western Australia and, from 2023, as a barrister practising in Tasmania and Victoria. His practice has encompassed all aspects of family law, including appellate advocacy, together with child protection and professional disciplinary proceedings.
Mr McKenna served as President of the Law Society of Tasmania from 2020 to 2021 and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Throughout his career, he has maintained an active commitment to the legal profession and the administration of justice through professional leadership, legal education, law reform and contributions to local and national professional conferences.
Her Honour Judge Alison Legge – Melbourne Registry
Ms Legge was admitted as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in 1987. She is a graduate of the Australian National University (BA (Hons) and LLB (Hons)), the University of Melbourne (LLM) and King's College London (MA (War Studies)). Ms Legge practised as a solicitor in Australia and the UK, and has been a Senior Judicial Registrar of the Federal Court of Australia since 2021.
Ms Legge has presided over and managed matters across the Federal Court’s jurisdiction, including complex commercial and intellectual property proceedings. Her work has included costs determinations and the facilitation of expert witness conferences in complex litigation.
