Ensuring that those with family and caring responsibilities can fully participate in life and work at the Bar is fundamental to the Victorian Bar.
The Victorian Bar Council has a Parental Leave Policy to assist those taking leave to care for children by reason of pregnancy or a child coming into their care and custody. Eligible barristers can access a rental subsidy and a discount on Bar subscriptions for a period of up to six months in the case of a single child or cumulative periods of six months in cases concerning the birth or care of multiple children.