Victoria

Female lawyers now make up majority of profession in Vic

New data from the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner has shown that female lawyers are still growing in...

04 December 2023

By Lauren Croft

Minters partner elected as new LIV president

The board of the Law Institute of Victoria has elected its new president and two deputy presidents who will serve until...

17 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

New reforms to keep Victoria’s most violent criminals behind bars

Victorian serial killer Paul Denyer will remain behind bars for life thanks to new reforms that would prohibit the...

02 November 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Court Services Victoria fined $380k for ‘toxic’ workplace

WorkSafe has convicted and fined Court Services Victoria for just under $380,000.

19 October 2023

By Naomi Neilson

25 new silks named in Victoria

The Chief Justice of Victoria has announced the appointment of 25 Victorian barristers to senior counsel.

18 October 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Barrister named as new IBAC commissioner

A Victoria-based barrister and solicitor has been appointed as the new commissioner for the state’s Independent...

18 October 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Fights over fees and new silks: What’s hot in law this week (9–13 Oct)

The Voice referendum is finally here, and academics and judges around the country are out addressing concerns about the...

14 October 2023

By Lawyers Weekly

4 new magistrates named in Victoria

The Victorian Attorney-General has made four appointments to the state’s Magistrates Court, who bring a “broad...

09 October 2023

By Nathanielle

Person behind ‘men in law awards’ may be let off with warning only

The Victorian Bar issued a strong statement condemning the “men in law awards” notice and inviting the anonymous...

11 September 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Maddocks adds Victorian state government solicitor as new partner

National law firm Maddocks has moved to bolster its commercial practice in Melbourne with the appointment of a senior...

22 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy