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11Nov
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In Brief Issue #1081

On Wednesday, the Silks Bows for our newly appointed silks were held at ceremonial sittings of the Supreme Court of Victoria, the Full Federal Court of Australia, and the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia. I would like to add my congratulations to the new silks and wish them well as they settle into their new roles.

11Nov
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Expressions of Interest for Membership of Bar Committees 2022-2023

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.

11Nov
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Media Release – The Victorian Bar Council Election 2022-2023

Following the recent Victorian Bar Council election, the following office bearers have been appointed to the Bar Council for the 2022-2023 term:

11Nov
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Vale – Stanley Isaiah

Bar Roll No: 3548

Stanley Isaiah passed away after a long illness, at home on Tuesday, 8 November 2022. Stanley came to the Bar in May 2002. Stanley was a fine advocate with a passion for justice and the rule of law. His friends and colleagues at the Bar and on the bench will miss his engaging conversations, good humour, and devotion to friendship and the law. He was a devoted family man, and an accomplished surfer.

11Nov
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Honorary Secretary and Assistant Honorary Secretary: Expressions of Interest close 5:00pm on Thursday, 24 November 2022

At its meeting on 10 November 2022, the Bar Council resolved to seek expressions of interest for the positions of Honorary Secretary and Assistant Honorary Secretary. 

10Nov
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Welcome Ceremonies – Magistrates' Court of Victoria

His Honour Magistrate Leon Fluxman

A welcome sitting to mark the appointment of His Honour Magistrate Leon Fluxman will be held on:

Tuesday, 15 November 2022 at 9:00am

7Nov
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Vale – The Honourable Robert Ellicott AC KC

Bar Roll No: 2598

It is with regret that the Bar Council informs members of the passing of The Honourable Robert ‘Bob’ Ellicott AC KC on 31 October 2022.

4Nov
In Brief

In Brief Issue #1080

On Thursday, Chief Justice Anne Ferguson announced the appointment of 23 new silks. On behalf of the Victorian Bar, I congratulate James Barber, Elizabeth Boros, Maria Pilipasidis, Christian Juebner, Romauld Andrew, Ian Horak, Craig Smith, Jason Gullaci, Raelene Sharp, Carl Moller, Jonathan Kirkwood, Samuel Rosewarne, Francis Gordon, Melanie Baker, Albert Dinelli, Zoe Maud, Robyn Sweet, William Edwards, Mark Costello, Emrys Nekvapil, Roslyn Kaye, Melanie Szydzik and Eleanor Mallett. I wish them every success in their new role as leaders of the Victorian Bar and the legal profession in this State.

4Nov
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Welcome Ceremony – Magistrates' Court of Victoria

His Honour Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano

Her Honour Magistrate Megan Casey

A welcome sitting to mark the appointment of His Honour Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano and Her Honour Magistrate Megan Casey will be held on:

Thursday, 10 November 2022 at 9:00am

3Nov
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Media Release – The Victorian Bar welcomes the appointment of 23 new Senior Counsel

The appointment of 23 new silks to the Victorian Bar by the Supreme Court of Victoria is welcomed by Victorian Bar President, Róisín Annesley KC.

The Victorian Bar today welcomed the appointment of 23 new Senior Counsel by the Honourable Chief Justice Anne Ferguson of the Supreme Court of Victoria: