Victoria

Child abuser slammed for ‘back-door’ action against Victoria Legal Aid

A convicted child abuser has been criticised by a Supreme Court for launching proceedings against Victoria Legal...

08 June 2023

By Naomi Neilson

New judges named in NSW, Queensland and Victoria

In the past week, the attorneys-general of NSW, Queensland and Victoria have made judicial appointments for their...

05 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Victorian lawyer sunk client’s money into ‘bizarre’ scam

A former Victorian principal lawyer has faced criminal charges for stealing $420,000 from two clients’ estates and...

01 January 1980

By Naomi Neilson

Melbourne firm hands over refund after client’s bill shock

A Melbourne law firm has had to reimburse a client who received an invoice that was more than double the amount he was...

11 May 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Victorian Bar members to vote on body’s Voice stance

Any decision by the Victorian Bar to support the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, or not take a public...

10 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Victorian Bar president rejects idea that barristers supporting Voice are financially motivated

Following claims made in News Corp last week that pro-Voice barristers will benefit financially from the passing of...

01 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Legal orgs team up to help build trust in lawyers

A campaign has been launched in Victoria to aid people seeking legal advice to better understand their lawyers’...

19 April 2023

By Jess Feyder

Robinson Gill adds personal injury principal

Victorian firm Robinson Gill has hired a new principal for its personal injury...

14 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Taurus Legal Management appoints new partner

Melbourne-based commercial law firm Taurus Legal Management has hired a new partner, who was most recently running a...

04 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

New class action filed against Medibank

Australian private health insurance giant Medibank is set to face additional proceedings, with a global law firm...

29 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy