It is with deep regret that the Bar Council informs members of the death on Tuesday 27 June 2017 of Michael Scarfo. Michael was 66 (born 20 January 1951).
BAR ROLL NO: 634
It is with deep regret that the Bar Council informs members of the death last Thursday 15 June 2017 of The Honourable Allan William McDonald AO, QC. He was 80 (born 3 March 1937).
BAR ROLL NO. 540
It is with deep regret that the Bar Council informs members of the death last Friday 9 June 2017 of John Barnard QC. John was 86 (born 8 November 1930).
The Bar congratulates the following members of our Bar who received awards: Julian Paul McMahon AC, The Honourable Joseph Victor Kay AM and Brian James Bourke AM.
The Victorian Bar, together with its Criminal Bar Association, condemns the unwarranted attack on the rule of law and independence of the judiciary by federal politicians, reported in this morning’s Australian newspaper.
Farewell address by Jennifer Batrouney QC, President of the Victorian Bar on Tuesday 6 June 2017 in the County Court upon the retirement of his Honour Judge Graham Anderson.
