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21Nov
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Appointment — His Honour Judge Paul Cosgrave

Supreme Court of Victoria

The Honourable Chief Justice Ferguson of the Supreme Court of Victoria has advised that the Executive Council appointed his Honour Judge Paul James Cosgrave as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, effective 8 December 2023.

21Nov
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Appointment — The Honourable Justice Christopher Boyce

Supreme Court of Victoria
Court of Appeal  

The Honourable Chief Justice Ferguson of the Supreme Court of Victoria has advised that the Executive Council appointed the Honourable Justice Christopher Beaumont Boyce as a Judge of the Court of Appeal, effective 21 November 2023.

17Nov
In Brief

In Brief Issue #1129

This week the Commonwealth Attorney General announced the appointment of Raelene Sharp KC as the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. Ms Sharp has been a member of our Bar since 2010 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2022. On behalf of the Victorian Bar, I congratulate her and wish her every success in her new role.

16Nov
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Appointment — Raelene Sharp KC

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions  

The Attorney-General of Australia has announced the appointment of Raelene Sharp KC as the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, commencing 4 December 2023.

15Nov
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Celebration of Life — David Gibson

Bar Roll No.: 4212

Victoria Legal Aid in partnership with the Alcorn and Gibson family is hosting a celebration of David Gibson’s life and career.

15Nov
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Welcome Ceremony — The Honourable Justice Claire Harris

Supreme Court of Victoria

A welcome ceremony to mark the appointment of the Honourable Justice Claire Harris as a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria will be held in Banco Court, Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 William Street, Melbourne on:

Wednesday, 6 December 2023 at 9:15am

15Nov
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Welcome Ceremony — The Honourable Associate Justice Caroline Goulden

Supreme Court of Victoria

A welcome ceremony to mark the appointment of the Honourable Associate Justice Caroline Goulden as an associate judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria will be held in Banco Court, Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 William Street, Melbourne on:

Monday, 27 November 2023 at 9:15am

10Nov
In Brief

In Brief Issue #1128

Although it has been a short week, there is much to report.

Our newly appointed silks took their bows on Wednesday before the Supreme Court of Victoria, the Federal Court of Australia, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. It was a significant day for them and for their families and friends who were able to attend. I wish them every success and trust that they will continue to celebrate well into the new year.

10Nov
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Media Release – The Victorian Bar Council Election 2023-2024

Following the recent Victorian Bar Council election, the following office bearers have been appointed to the Bar Council for the 2023-2024 term:

10Nov
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Expressions of Interest for Membership of Bar Committees 2023-2024

Expressions of interest are sought from members of the Bar who wish to remain on, or become a member of, one or more of the Bar committees. A copy of the protocol of appointments is accessed here.