Media Release – New Victorian Bar Council

11Nov2020

The Victorian Bar congratulates the following members who were elected to the Victorian Bar Council, in order of seniority. 

Eleven counsel who are Queen’s Counsel, Senior Counsel or junior counsel who are of not less than 15 years’ standing:

  • Mr Paul Holdenson QC
  • Mr Christopher Blanden QC
  • Mr Simon Marks QC
  • Dr Ian Freckelton QC
  • Ms Mary Anne Hartley QC
  • Dr Suzanne (Sue) McNicol AM QC
  • Ms Róisín Annesley QC
  • Ms Helen Rofe QC
  • Mr Paul Hayes QC
  • Mr Eugene Wheelahan QC
  • Mr Darryl Burnett

Six counsel who are junior counsel and who are of not less than 6 years’ standing and of not more than 15 years’ standing:

  • Mr Paul Kounnas
  • Mr Benjamin Murphy
  • Ms Robyn Sweet
  • Ms Amy Wood
  • Mr Ben Jellis
  • Ms Nawaar Hassan

Four counsel who are junior counsel who are of less than 6 years’ standing:

  • Mr Nicholas Phillpott
  • Mrs Roshena Campbell
  • Miss Lana Collaris
  • Mr Lachlan Molesworth

Office bearers will be announced shortly.

Media Enquiries: 

Elizabeth Gray on +61 401 561 554 or by email to elizabeth.gray@vicbar.com.au

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