The Attorney-General of Australia has announced the appointments of Penelope Neskovcin KC and Craig Dowling S.C. as judges of the Federal Court of Australia commencing on 8 February 2024 and 9 February 2024 respectively.

County Court of Victoria

A welcome ceremony to mark the appointment of her Honour Judge Liberty Sanger as a judge of the County Court of Victoria will be held in Court 3-3, County Court of Victoria, 250 William Street, Melbourne on:

Thursday, 8 February 2024 at 9:15am

Bar Roll Number: 1025

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

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.

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. 

Order of Australia

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

Bar Roll No: 3589

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

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.

Bar Roll Number: 1025

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