The Victorian Bar wishes to extend its condolences to the family, friends and community of Veronica Nelson, a Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman. Ms Nelson’s death occurred in tragic and traumatic circumstances and Coroner McGregor found that her death was preventable.1
It is with deep regret that the Bar Council informs members of the death of Brendan Anthony Murphy KC on Monday, 26 December 2022 at the age of 80 years.
The Attorney-General of Australia announced the appointment of His Honour Judge Mark Champion as a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Division 2 in the Melbourne Registry.
The appointment is effective from Monday, 6 February 2023. Details of the welcome ceremony will be advised when they become known.
The Governor-General in Council has appointed Justice Catherine Button as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia in the Victorian registry, commencing on 16 January 2023.
Details of the welcome ceremony will be advised when they become known.
