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Bar Roll No: 2663

Gerard Long, born on 5 July 1961, was an esteemed member of the Victorian Bar for 27 years. Gerard was born in Sydney, before moving to Melbourne with his family during early childhood. As the eldest of five siblings, he maintained a close relationship with his brothers and sisters. During his secondary education at Melbourne Grammar, Gerard participated passionately in sports and eventually became the Captain of the school soccer team in his final year.

Bar Roll No: 1744

Denis McDonald was a member of the Victorian Bar for nearly 37 years. He attended Aquinas College where he became school captain in his final year before the completion of dual degrees in Law and Economics at Monash University. He was admitted to practice on 1 November 1979 and signed the Bar Roll on 18 November 1982 having read with Paul O’Dwyer. Denis was a mentor to Dee Brooker and Patmalar Ambikapathy.

Supreme Court of Victoria

The Honourable Chief Justice Anne Ferguson has advised that the Executive Council has appointed the Honourable Susan Coralie Kenny AM as a Reserve Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, effective 16 July 2024.

Bar Roll No: 1744

It is with deep regret that the Bar informs members of the death of Denis McDonald.