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13Sep

News

Appointment — The Honourable Justice Ian Graham Waller

Supreme Court of Victoria

The Honourable Chief Justice Ferguson of the Supreme Court of Victoria has advised that the Executive Council has appointed Ian Graham Waller KC as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria effective 12 September 2023.

6Sep

News

Appointments — County Court of Victoria

The Governor in Council has appointed the following as judges of the County Court of Victoria:

His Honour Judge Andrew Palmer (Criminal Division)

Her Honour Judge Suzanne Kirton (Commercial Division)

The appointments were effective from Tuesday, 5 September 2023.

6Sep

News

Vale — The Honourable Alexander Robert Monteith KC

Bar Roll No: 830

It is with deep regret that the Victorian Bar informs members of the death of the Honourable Alexander Robert Monteith KC on 30 August 2023.

1Sep

News

Appointment — Christopher Horan KC

Federal Court of Australia

The Attorney-General of Australia has announced the appointment of Christopher Horan KC as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia in the Victorian registry, commencing on 5 September 2023. Details of the welcome ceremony will be advised when they become known.

29Aug

News

Vale — The Honourable Donnell Michael Ryan KC

Bar Roll No: 765

It is with deep regret that the Bar informs members of the passing of the Honourable Donnell Michael Ryan KC.

A funeral will be held to honour the life of Donnell at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 43 Bromby St, South Yarra, on Thursday, 7 September 2023 at 11:00am.

Followed by refreshments from 12:00pm at the Royce Hotel, 379 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

24Aug

News

Vale — William (Bill) Francis Lally KC

Bar Roll No: 915

It is with deep regret that the Bar inform members of the passing of William (Bill) Francis Lally KC.

A Requiem Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of William (Bill) Francis Lally KC will be offered at St Peter's Church, 585 Toorak Road, Toorak on Monday 28 August 2023, at 1:00pm, Followed by refreshments at the Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club, 310 Williams Rd N, Toorak.

There will be a private burial.

23Aug

News

Media Release — Victorian Bar welcomes High Court appointments of the Honourable Justice Stephen Gageler AC, and the Honourable Justice Robert Beech-Jones

The Victorian Bar welcomes the appointments of the Honourable Justice Stephen Gageler AC as Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, and the Honourable Justice Robert Beech-Jones to the High Court of Australia.

15Aug

News

Media Release - Victorian Bar statement on the appointment of Catherine Gobbo as an Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria

The Victorian Bar welcomes the appointment of Catherine Gobbo as an Associate Judge of the Supreme Court effective today (15 August 2023).

15Aug

News

Appointment - The Honourable Associate Justice Catherine Flavia Gobbo

Supreme Court of Victoria

The Honourable Chief Justice Ferguson of the Supreme Court of Victoria has advised that the Executive Council has appointed Catherine Flavia Gobbo as an Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria effective 15 August 2023.

26Jul

News

Vale — Edward Sikk

Bar Roll No: 503

It is with deep regret that the Bar Council informs members of the death of Edward Sikk on 21 July 2023.