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1Jul
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Funeral Service — The Honourable Frank Turner

Bar Roll No: 2888

It is with deep regret that the Bar informs members of the death of the Honourable Frank Turner.

11Jun
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King's Birthday Honours 2024

Order of Australia

The Bar congratulates the following members of our Bar who received awards in the Order of Australia:
 

28May
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Appointment — Simone Bingham

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)

The Attorney-General of Australia has announced that Simone Bingham has been appointed as a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia effective 03 June 2024.

20May
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Welcome Ceremonies — Magistrates' Court of Victoria

His Honour Magistrate Michael Gurvich
His Honour Magistrate Andrew Waters

A welcome sitting to mark the appointments of his Honour Magistrate Michael Gurvich and his Honour Magistrate Andrew Waters will be held in Courtroom 1, Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, 233 William Street Melbourne on:

Friday, 31 May 2024 at 9:00am

17May
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Funeral Details — Ian Hayden

Bar Roll No. 708

A funeral will be held at St Joan of Arc, 118 New Street, Brighton on:

Friday, 7 June 2024 at 11:00am.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Ian's family and friends.

9May
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Appointments — Magistrates' Court of Victoria

The Attorney-General of Victoria has announced the appointments of seven Magistrates to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, including two members of the Victorian Bar:

Michael Gurvich

Andrew Waters

2May
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Media Release — Victorian Bar Presents 'Lawyers on Film' for Law Week 2024

The Victorian Bar is proud to announce "Lawyers on Film," a panel discussion and Q&A session that will explore the intersection of law and cinema.

2May
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Vale — Ian Michael Hayden

Bar Roll No. 708

It is with deep regret that the Bar informs members of the death of Ian Hayden.

30Apr
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Notice of Town Hall Meeting — Victorian Bar Strategic Plan Working Group

Members of the Bar are invited to attend a “town hall” meeting and share with the Strategic Plan Working Group their thoughts and suggestions about the Victorian Bar Strategic Plan.    

26Apr
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Farewell — His Honour Magistrate John Hardy

Magistrates’ Court of Victoria

A ceremony to farewell his Honour Magistrate John Hardy will be held in Court 1 of the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, 233 William Street, Melbourne on:

Monday, 27 May 2024 at 4:15pm