Victorian Bar

Congratulations to Judicial Registrar Anjali Griffiths on her appointment to the Children’s Court of Victoria. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

Congratulations to Judicial Registrar Samantha Renwick on her appointment to the Children’s Court of Victoria. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

More than 110 participants heard from a stellar line-up of panellists at the 2026 New Barristers’ Conference. Proudly supported by @LegalHomeLoans and @LexisNexisAUS. A copy of the program can be found here: vicbar.com.au/Common/Uploade…

Congratulations to Judicial Registrar Alison Umbers on her appointment to the County Court of Victoria. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

A large crowd gathered in Hardware Lane this morning for the Victoria Law Foundation’s annual Legal Laneway Breakfast. Victorian Bar Council member Timothy Goodwin, who is a proud Yuin man from the south-east coast of NSW, provided the Acknowledgement of Country.

Congratulations to the Honourable Justice Michael O’Connell, the Honourable Justice Diana Piekusis and the Honourable Associate Justice Peter Fary on their appointments to the Supreme Court of Victoria, effective 3 February 2026. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

Congratulations to all our recent Silks who took their ceremonial bows at the @HighCourtofAus in Canberra today. #vicbarlife

The Victorian Bar’s Mediation Centre offers a selection of modern, multi-purpose and spacious rooms, with an abundance of natural light and expansive views of the court precinct. Discover the difference today. Visit vicbar.com.au/Web/Web/Conten…

Disaster Legal Help Victoria offers free legal information and referrals on common issues that arise immediately following a natural disaster, including insurance, property damage, tenancy, problems with fencing, and parenting arrangements. disasterlegalhelp.org.au

Congratulations to five members of the Victorian Bar on their appointments as Magistrates to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, effective 16 December 2025. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

Congratulations to his Honour Judge Anthony Lewis on his appointment as a Judge of the County Court of Victoria, effective 16 December 2025. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

Congratulations to Dr Stephen Donaghue KC on his appointment as a Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria, effective 27 January 2026. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

The Victorian Bar has issued a statement regarding the Victorian Government’s proposed changes to youth sentencing laws: vicbar.com.au/Web/Contents/N…

Congratulations to her Honour Judge Sharney Jenkinson on her appointment as a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), effective 17 September 2025. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

Congratulations to her Honour Judge Celia Conlan on her appointment as a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), effective 17 September 2025. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

The Victorian Bar has reinforced its commitment to advancing reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with the launch of its fourth Reconciliation Action Plan. vicbar.com.au/Web/Contents/N…

Congratulations to his Honour Magistrate Douglas Shirrefs on his appointment as a magistrate of the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

Congratulations to the Honourable Justice Robert Craig on his appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

Congratulations to the Honourable Justice Lisa Hannon on her appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment

Congratulations to his Honour Judge Patrick Over on his appointment as a judge of the County Court of Victoria. #vicbarlife #judicialappointment