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31Jan
News

Bar Roll Number: 1984

It is with deep regret that the Bar informs members of the death of Neville R Bird on 25 January 2024. 

31Jan
News

County Court of Victoria

The Honourable Chief Judge Peter Kidd of the County Court of Victoria has advised that the Governor in Council appointed his Honour Judge Michael Wise as a Judge of the County Court of Victoria effective 30 January 2024.

29Jan
News

Order of Australia

The Bar congratulates the following members who received an award in the Order of Australia:

8Jan
News

Bar Roll No: 3589

It is with deep regret that the Bar informs members of the death of Zev Wagen.

22Dec
News

The Victorian Bar and the Criminal Bar Association of Victoria are opposed to the recent changes to the parole regime in Victoria. They impose specific controls on the discretion of the Adult Parole Board, an independent statutory body, in order to target a single individual.

21Dec
News

Bar Roll Number: 1025

It is with deep regret that the Bar informs members of the death of Nimal Wikramanayake KC.

20Dec
News

Bar Roll Number: 2019

It is with deep regret that the Bar informs members of the death of Gavan Leonard Rice.

20Dec
News

The following services for the 2024 Opening of the Legal Year will be taking place:
 

18Dec
News

Bar Roll Number: 572

The legal community mourns the death of his Honour Judge Francis (Frank) Dyett, a distinguished figure renowned for his exemplary service and unwavering commitment to justice.

15Dec
News

Bar Roll No.: 2364

A Memorial Service will be held to honour the life of Roger Young at Brücke, Glasshaus, 68 Bridge Road, Richmond on Monday, 18 December 2023 at 2:00pm.

The service will be live streamed here.