Victoria

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
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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
Victoria appoints new associate justice to Supreme Court
Catherine Gobbo, a “leading barrister in insolvency law and litigation”, has been elevated to the Supreme Court of...
22 August 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lawyer named as Change Our Game ambassador
Molina Asthana, a Melbourne-based lawyer, advocate, and board director, has been named as an ambassador for the...
09 August 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy