Anthony Spence

Anthony Spence is the Principal Lawyer at Page Seager, where he leads the Planning & Environment group. With over 30 years of experience in planning, environment, and administrative law, Anthony provides expert guidance to clients navigating complex assessment processes. His clientele includes prominent government business enterprises, local Councils, and major property developers across Tasmania. Appointed Senior Counsel of the Tasmanian Supreme Court in May 2020 and King’s Counsel in December 2025, Anthony brings a distinguished legal acumen to every case. His legal practice focuses on representing property owners and developers in merits-based hearings and administrative law reviews at the Supreme Court level. Anthony's expertise extends to the Tasmanian Civil & Administrative Tribunal, the Tasmanian Planning Commission, and the Supreme Court of Tasmania, including the Full Court. Anthony has been instrumental in landmark planning and environment cases, with significant involvement in projects such as a $40 million Council sewerage upgrade, a major redevelopment in the capital city, and an upgrade of a wastewater treatment plant with a focus on statutory approvals and efficient approval pathways. His work often involves advising on the statutory frameworks that impact large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and effective navigation of legal processes. Known for his thorough understanding of planning laws, Anthony's cases can be explored through public records under A Spence and ACR Spence on AustLII's Tasmania tab. With a career spanning over three decades at Page Seager, Anthony's dedication and deep expertise make him a trusted advisor in realising complex development initiatives across the region.