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3Nov
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Appointments - New Silks 2022

The Victorian Bar today welcomed the appointment of 23 new Senior Counsel by the Honourable Chief Justice Anne Ferguson.

28Oct
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In Brief Issue #1079

On behalf of the Victorian Bar, I congratulate the Honourable Justice Lesley Ann Taylor, who has been appointed as a judge of appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria, effective Tuesday, 25 October 2022.

28Oct
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Appointments – Magistrates' Court of Victoria

The Attorney-General of Victoria has today announced the appointments of ten Magistrates to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, including five members of the Victorian Bar:

His Honour Magistrate Malcolm Thomas

His Honour Magistrate Jarrod Williams

Her Honour Magistrate Megan Casey

Her Honour Magistrate Belinda Franjic

His Honour Magistrate Andrew Sim

26Oct
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Appointments – County Court of Victoria

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

Her Honour Judge Áine Magee

His Honour Judge John Kelly

Her Honour Judge Barbara Myers

25Oct
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Appointment – The Honourable Justice Lesley Ann Taylor

Supreme Court of Victoria

The Executive Council has appointed The Honourable Justice Lesley Ann Taylor as a judge of appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria, effective today.

21Oct
In Brief

In Brief Issue #1078

Congratulations and welcome to the September 2022 Readers who signed the Bar Roll yesterday evening and celebrated the momentous occasion with their families and mentors in the Peter O’Callaghan QC Gallery.  It was a very happy occasion and brings the total number of members to 5486, of which 2205 are current practising counsel. On behalf of the Bar, I wish each of our 45 new members all the very best for a successful career at the Bar.

20Oct
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A celebration of the life of Jeremy St John QC

A celebration of the life of Jeremy St John QC will be held on Sunday, 20 November 2022 at 3:00pm.

Studley Grounds, 121 Studley Park Road, Kew (entrance from Walmer Street).

20Oct
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Vale – John Bailey

Bar Roll No: 669

It is with deep regret that the Bar Council informs members of the recent death of John Bailey, after a long illness. He was aged 85.

14Oct
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In Brief Issue #1077

This week the 2020 and 2021 silks finally had the opportunity to enjoy the traditional celebrations on being appointed senior counsel. On Monday, they and I had the privilege of appearing in the High Court of Australia at the Silks Bows Ceremonial sittings. On Monday evening, the Australian Bar Association held a Silks Gala Dinner at the National Gallery of Australia. Retiring High Court justice, Justice Patrick Keane AC proposed the toast on behalf of the judges to the new silks, and Ben Doyle KC of the South Australian Bar responded on behalf of the Silks. The celebrations in Canberra were followed on Wednesday evening by an event hosted by Chief Justices Allsop AO, Ferguson and Alstergren AO in the Library of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

7Oct
In Brief

In Brief Issue #1076

The County Court of Victoria has advised that from 17 October 2022, practitioners and other court users will not have to undergo mandatory surveillance rapid testing before entering the Court. Masks will continue to be worn inside the Court building as per the existing arrangements.