A man accused of the shooting murder of an experienced police officer at a rural property is facing additional charges relating to guns and drugs.
Constable Keith Smith, 57, was killed at North Motton in Tasmania's northwest on June 16 while he and another officer were delivering a court-ordered repossession notice.
Leigh Geoffrey Sushames, 46, was charged three days later with murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault.
He appeared in Devonport Magistrates Court on Wednesday on those charges, as well as 10 additional offences including possessing an unregistered firearm.
Sushames is also accused of possessing a gun without having the correct licence, and possessing a silencer and a controlled plant.
He is yet to enter a plea to any of the charges - the matter was adjourned until December 17.
Sushames' lawyer Greg Richardson said for "very good reasons" it would be advantageous for his client to attend court in person at the next appearance.
Mr Richardson said he was awaiting a report before a plea could be entered.
Mr Richardson in October described the case, which has been before the court several times, as complex.
Const Smith's death was the first fatal shooting of an officer in Tasmania in more than a century.
He was farewelled with full ceremonial police honours and a street procession in late June, and remembered as his family's protector and a dedicated community-focused officer.
Const Smith received several honours, including the commissioner’s medal in 2011 and the national police service medal in 2016.
