"The Bar is delighted to welcome the appointments announced today by the Chief Justice. The group represents experience advocates in all fields of practice and reflect the diversity of the Bar. We are particularly pleased to note that three of the new silks are women." said Michael Colbran QC, chairman of the Victorian Bar.

Victoria's newest silks include Michael Fleming, Andrew Moulds, Peter Chadwick, Mark Rochford, Justin Bourke, Albert Monichino, Edward Woodward, Warren Friend, Samantha Marks, Daryl Williams, Richard Niall, Georgina Schoff, Philip Solomon, Wendy Harris and David Batt.