Amelia Higgs

Amelia is a skilled and persuasive advocate who is recognised for her thorough preparation, sound judgment, and trauma informed approach to litigation. She combines strong courtroom advocacy with a practical and solutions-focused outlook, assisting solicitors and clients to identify the issues that matter most and pursue outcomes that are both legally sound and commercially sensible.

In addition to court room advocacy, Amelia is a skilful negotiator, bringing a pragmatic and constructive approach to dispute resolution. Her ability to build rapport, identify common ground and navigate challenging interpersonal dynamics enables her to assist parties to resolve disputes wherever appropriate, while maintaining a readiness to pursue matters through to hearing when required.

Amelia is also routinely appointed by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia as an Independent Children’s Lawyer.

In addition to her practice, Amelia has made a significant contribution to the legal profession and the broader Tasmanian community. She served as President of the Law Society of Tasmania from October 2025 to October 2026, is also a Board Member of Dress for Success Tasmania, and a proud Community Ambassador for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

Amelia is known for her professionalism, collegiality and ability to work effectively with solicitors, clients and other professionals. She is committed to delivering practical, strategic and high-quality advocacy, both in and out of the courtroom, and welcomes briefs in all family-law related areas both within Tasmania and interstate.

Qualifications and Admissions
2012 – Bachelor of Laws (Hons), University of Tasmania
2013 – Graduate Diploma of Legal Practise, University of Tasmania
2022 – Independent Children’s Lawyer National Accreditation
2026 – Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators (AIFLAM) National Mediation Accreditation