New president named: Victorian Bar Council election 2026–27 results

Costello’s appointment coincides with the appointment of two new vice presidents, an honorary treasurer, and an assistant honorary treasurer, along with 21 new counsel.

Costello has extensive experience across private and public law, including administrative law, class actions, commercial litigation, competition, construction arbitrations, constitutional law, contract disputes, fraud, insolvency, professional negligence, regulatory litigation and judicial and merits review.

Costello served as vice president of the Bar last year and will take over from Fiona Ryan SC, who ends her tenure as president.

Joining Costello as office bearers will be:

• Albert Dinelli KC (vice president)

• Raini Zambelli (vice president)

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• Anthony Strahan KC (honorary treasurer)

• Ffyona Livingstone Clark (assistant honorary treasurer)

The following members were elected to the Bar Council:

Of not less than 15 years’ standing, in order of seniority:

• Stewart Maiden KC

• William Lye OAM KC

• Anthony Strahan KC

• Albert Dinelli KC

• Mark Costello KC

• Kylie Evans KC

• Gabi Crafti SC

• Catherine Boston SC

• Ben Gibson KC

• Jason Harkess

• Moya O’Brien

Not less than six years and not more than 15 years’ standing:

• Sandip Mukerjea SC

• Nicole Papaleo

• Timothy Goodwin

• Raini Zambelli

• Jessie Taylor

• Ffyona Livingstone Clark

Less than six years’ standing:

• Christopher Kaias

• Elarya George

• Ran Zaydan

• Brittany King