Association News

18Oct
News

Media Release: Victorian Bar welcomes the appointment of 25 new Senior Counsel

Melbourne, 18 October 2023 – The appointment of 25 new silks to the Victorian Bar by the Supreme Court of Victoria is welcomed by Victorian Bar President, Sam Hay KC.

16Oct
News

Ceremonial Sitting — The Honourable Justice Mordecai Bromberg

Federal Court of Australia

16Oct
News

Funeral Service — David J Mckenzie

Bar Roll Number: 1971

It is with deep regret that the Bar Council informs members of the death of David J McKenzie.

16Oct
News

Farewell — The Honourable Justice Susan Kenny AM

Federal Court of Australia

13Oct
News

Vale — The Honourable Paul Desmond Finn

It is with deep regret that the Victorian Bar informs members of the death of the Honourable Paul Desmond Finn.

12Oct
News

Nominations for the Victorian Bar Council Election open Friday, 13 October

The nominations process for the 2023-2024 Victorian Bar Council elections opens this Friday.

Vero Voting has been engaged to conduct the nominations process as well as the voting process (previously, the nominations process was conducted in-house).  All eligible financial members will receive an email from Vero Voting which will include a link for members to nominate themselves as a candidate.

10Oct
News

Vale — David J McKenzie

Bar Roll No.: 1971

It is with deep regret that the Bar Council informs members of the passing of David J McKenzie.

9Oct
News

Vale — His Honour John Dee KC

Bar Roll no: 764

It is with deep regret that the Bar informs members of the passing of his Honour John Dee KC.

6Oct
News

Notice of the Election for the 2023-2024 Bar Council

The 2023-2024 Victorian Bar Council election and nominations process will be conducted online. 

Please note that the Victorian Bar has engaged Vero Voting to conduct the nominations and the voting processes therefore the nominations process will be different from previous years.

4Oct
News

Appointment — Her Honour Magistrate Allison Vaughan

Magistrates’ Court of Victoria

The Attorney-General of Victoria has announced the appointments of four Magistrates to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, including one member of the Victorian Bar:

Her Honour Magistrate Allison Vaughan

These appointments are effective as of 3 October 2023.