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14Jan

News

Opening of the Legal Year 2021

The following services for the 2021 Opening of the Legal Year will be taking place:

11Jan

News

Vale – Colin Lovitt QC

Bar Roll No: 923

It is with regret that we inform members of the passing of Colin Lovitt QC, who died on Sunday, 10 January. Colin was 76 years of age.

23Dec

News

Appointment of Acting Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security - The Hon Dr Christopher Jessup QC

The Hon Dr Christopher Jessup QC has been appointed as Acting Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security.

18Dec

In Brief

In Brief Issue #994

This will be the final ‘In Brief’ for the year.

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.

17Dec

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Nominations are open for the 2021 Victorian Bar Pro Bono Awards

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.

16Dec

News

2020-2021 Victorian Bar Council By-Election Results

Following the recent Victorian Bar Council by-election, Peter Chadwick QC has been elected to the Bar Council in Category A.

16Dec

News

Media Release – The Victorian Bar recognises the service of the Hon. Jill Hennessy MP in her role as Attorney-General of Victoria

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.

15Dec

News

Appointments – Supreme Court of Victoria

Supreme Court of Victoria

The Executive Council has today appointed three members of the Bar to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Trial Division:

11Dec

In Brief

In Brief Issue #993

Return to Chambers

I remind you of the guidance I gave in last week’s In Brief about complying with the Chief Health Officer’s directions in Chambers.

On Monday, 7 December 2020, the Chief Health Officer published updated directions. Of significance to barristers returning to Chambers are the:

Workplace Directions (No 12), and
Stay Safe Directions (Victoria) (No 4).

8Dec

News

Appointment – His Honour Judge Justin Hannebery

County Court of Victoria

The Governor in Council has today appointed Justin Hannebery QC as a judge of the County Court of Victoria, commencing today.

Details of the welcome ceremony will be announced when they are known.