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18May
Featured Event

2024 Victorian Bar Dinner

All members of the Bar and Judiciary are warmly invited to the Dinner on Saturday, 18 May 2024, 7:00pm at the National Gallery of Victoria. The event is black tie and will feature guest speaker the Honourable Justice Robert Beech-Jones of the High Court of Australia.

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8Jan
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Obituary — Zev Wagen

Bar Roll No: 3589

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

22Dec
News

Joint Statement of CBA and VicBar concerning recent reforms to the parole regime in Victoria

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
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Vale — Nimal Wikramanayake KC

Bar Roll Number: 1025

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

20Dec
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Obituary — Gavan Leonard Rice

Bar Roll Number: 2019

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

20Dec
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Opening of the Legal Year 2024

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

18Dec
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Obituary — Francis (Frank) Dyett

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
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Memorial Service — Roger Young

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.

11Dec
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Funeral Details — Francis (Frank) Dyett

Bar Roll Number: 572

A funeral will be held to honour the life of his Honour Francis (Frank) Dyett at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 10 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene, on

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 at 11:00am.

6Dec
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Vale — Francis (Frank) Dyett

Bar Roll Number: 572

It is with deep regret that the Bar informs members of the death of his Honour Francis (Frank) Dyett. 

4Dec
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Vale — Roger Young

Bar Roll Number: 2364

It is with deep regret that the Bar informs members of the death of Roger Young.