Our Vision
A strong and independent Bar promoting the better administration of justice in a democratic and just society.
The Victorian Bar supports its members and the community by delivering a suite of services that will:
- promote the better administration of justice and the rule of law
- enhance the reputation, effectiveness and cohesion of the Bar and the profession
- ensure the well-being of our members
The public interest is served by the Victorian Bar in a number of important ways, including:
- maintaining a strong and independent Bar as an integral part of our democracy and our system of law and justice
- promoting the rule of law and the proper administration of justice
- seeking to ensure that access to the courts is open to all members of the community
- constructively engaging with governments and with law reform agencies with respect to legislation, law reform, rules of court and the business and procedure of courts
- working and liaising with the independent Bars and Law Societies in Australia through the Australian Bar Association and the Law Council of Australia
- providing and organising pro bono representation and legal assistance
- the establishment and ongoing provision of advocacy training in the South Pacific region
A detailed statement of the Bar’s Purposes is set out in our
Constitution, with current priorities identified in our
2008-2012 Strategic Plan.