PAULING, Thomas

Thomas Ian Pauling AO, KC

13 Dec 1946 – 23 Nov 2023

The President, Council and Members of the Law Society Northern Territory extend their sincere condolences to Mrs Tessa Pauling, family, friends and colleagues of Mr Thomas Ian Pauling AO, KC, former Administrator of the Northern Territory who passed away on 23 November 2023.

Admitted in New South Wales 1 August 1969

Admitted in Northern Territory 12 August 1975

Appointed Stipendiary Magistrate and acting Chief Magistrate 1977-80

Appointed Queen’s Counsel 22 November 1984

Appointed Solicitor-General (NT) 1988

Appointed Administrator (NT) 2007

Mr Pauling AO, KC served as the Law Society’s Treasurer (1970-71) and Vice President (1971-72, 1975-76).

Mr Pauling will be remembered for his significant contribution to the Northern Territory through his dedication to the Northern Territory legal profession and the general community he served.