Latest Victorian Bar

Big Law • 11 September 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonPerson 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...

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The Bar • 31 July 2023 • ByLauren CroftThe Victorian Bar has objected to the exposure draft of the Australian...

The Victorian Bar has objected to the exposure draft of the Australian government’s Communications Legislation...

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Big Law • 19 July 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonPremier Daniel Andrews’ comments after the closure of the Lawyer X...

Premier Daniel Andrews’ comments after the closure of the Lawyer X investigative office have been denounced as...

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Careers • 03 July 2023 • ByLauren CroftVictorian Bar awards Hume students for academic excellence

Seventeen students in Hume, Victoria, have been recognised by the Victorian Bar for academic excellence in legal...

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The Bar • 10 May 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyVictorian 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 position,...

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The Bar • 01 May 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyVictorian Bar president rejects idea that barristers supporting Voice...

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

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Big Law • 19 April 2023 • ByJess FeyderLegal 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’...

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Big Law • 13 February 2023 • ByJess Feyder‘The roles of informant and lawyer are fundamentally opposed,’...

The newly introduced “Lawyer X legislation” has come under criticism from the Law Institute of Victoria and the...

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The Bar • 13 February 2023 • ByJess FeyderBarristers’ email accounts searched by Victorian Bar Council in...

The email accounts of Victorian barristers were searched by the Victorian Bar Council (VBC) in a homophobia...

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The Bar • 16 January 2023 • ByJerome Doraisamy2023 ‘presents several opportunities for barristers’

When it comes to learning and development, the coming year offers enormous scope for growth, say two bar association...

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