News & Events

Following a poll of Victorian Bar members about the Bar’s position (if any) on the proposed Voice to Parliament, it has been determined that:

The Victorian Bar supports constitutional recognition of Australia’s First People. The Victorian Bar considers that the amendment proposed by the Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution is sound, appropriate, and compatible with Australia’s system of representative and responsible government which would be enhanced by the addition of the Voice.

Federal Court of Australia

The Acting Attorney-General of the Commonwealth has announced today that she intends to recommend to His Excellency the Governor-General that His Excellency appoint The Hon. Justice Emilios John Kyrou AO as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia effective 8 June 2023, and that His Excellency appoint His Honour as President of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal effective 9 June 2023.

Bar Roll No: 2661

It is with deep regret that the Victorian Bar advise members that the Honourable David Jackson AM KC died peacefully on Monday morning 15 May, in Sydney. David had recently celebrated his 82nd birthday.

Bar Roll No: 3347

It is with deep regret that the Bar inform members of the passing of Dr Elizabeth Brophy.

A funeral will be held to honour the life of Elizabeth at Tobin Brothers, 189 Boundary Road, North Melbourne Wednesday, 26 April 2023 commencing at 10:30am. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the service.