A strategy day will be one of the first undertakings of the Bar Council in the new year. We have fixed Saturday, 6 February 2021 as an appropriate date.
By-election
On behalf of members, may I extend our congratulations to Peter Chadwick QC on his recent election to the Bar Council. May I also thank all those who nominated for the election.
The Victorian Bar has a proud culture and tradition of providing pro bono assistance. Many of us know of colleagues who make an outstanding contribution representing parties on a pro bono basis. Please consider nominating them for the Victorian Bar Pro Bono Awards for pro bono work provided during 2019 and 2020.
The Victorian Bar recognises the service of the Hon. Jill Hennessy MP in her role as Attorney-General of Victoria. The Bar and the Attorney-General’s office has always had a constructive working relationship and we look forward to continuing that relationship under her successor.
Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia
The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia have announced the appointment of Dr Anna Parker as Senior Registrar & National Operations Registrar—Judicial Case Management, based in the Melbourne registry.
Monday saw the release of the Final Report of the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants. A number of recommendations made by the Commission directly affect the Bar and implementation of those recommendations will be the subject of discussion at the Bar Council meeting next week.
