1384.6 - Statistics - Tasmania, 2005  
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At the end of June 1999 there were 121 solicitor's practices in Tasmania employing 1,152 people. Of the 1,152 people employed, 435 (37.8%) were barristers and solicitors while 717 (62.2%) were other staff. Total wages and salaries paid by solicitor's practices for 1998-99 was $27.1m, while total income generated was $73.9m.

SOLICITOR'S PRACTICES - 1998-99

Unit
Tasmania
Australia

Practices(a)
no.
121
7,115
Employment
Solicitors and barristers(a)
no.
435
25,044
Other staff(a)
no.
717
42,234
Total employment(a)
no.
1,152
67,278
Wages and salaries
$m
27.1
1,958.2
Total income
$m
73.9
6,191.5

(a) At 30 June.

Source: Legal Services Industry, Australia, 1998-99 (Cat. no. 8667.0).



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