Grand re-opening of the expanded Peter O’Callaghan QC Gallery & a hoard of new portraits
The highlight of next week is sure to be the opening by Kiefel CJ of the extension to the Peter O’Callaghan QC Gallery.
Thank you for your forbearance during the construction process which has disrupted the foyer to Owen Dixon Chambers since January. The finished product is going to be very impressive, and a space of which we can be proud, with greatly improved exhibition spaces.
Following the lead set by the silks appointed in late 2017, the silks “class of 2018” have marked their achievement in being appointed Senior Counsel by banding together and raising funds for a number of Bar-run and other charities.
A joint ceremonial sitting of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia will be held on Monday 25 March at 4:30pm in Courtroom 4A, Level 4, Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 305 William Street, Melbourne to welcome Alice Carter and Anna Boymal as judges of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
The Governor-General in Council has appointed Joshua Wilson to the Family Court of Australia. His Honour was sworn-in in a private ceremony on 12 March 2019.
Following a comprehensive review, there is to be a restructure of the Bar Office. The restructure is intended to enable the Bar Office to meet members’ requirements more effectively, improve internal governance, and strengthen delivery of the Bar’s strategic plan and objectives.
The High Court and the Victorian Court of Appeal have this afternoon lifted suppression orders precluding disclosure of the name of Lawyer X, also known as EF and Informer 3838.
The High Court and the Victorian Court of Appeal have today lifted suppression orders precluding disclosure of the name of Lawyer X, also known as EF and Informer 3838.
