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Victorian community legal centres get record $19m boost
A record investment of $19 million has been granted to 16 Victorian community legal
20 March 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Barrister fails to appeal disciplinary action for fraud allegations
A Victorian barrister failed to overturn a reprimand for accusing an opposing counsel of relying on a “fraudulent or...
01 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Local lawyer gets kicked out of profession for 2 years after ‘serious’ misconduct
A regional lawyer was barred from practising for two years after a series of blunders in one matter, including...
28 May 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Melbourne lawyer to face tribunal for alleged trust account misconduct
A Melbourne solicitor who allegedly held trust money without authorisation and created a false invoice for his fees has...
05 December 2023
By Naomi Neilson
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
Managing principal banned for 4 years for covering up ‘inexcusable’ mistake
A Melbourne managing principal who was barred from practising until mid-2027 has told a tribunal she is “incredibly...
22 September 2023
By Naomi Neilson
Lawyer ‘grasping at straws’ found guilty of professional misconduct
A Victorian solicitor has been found guilty of professional misconduct by VCAT after charges were brought against him...
20 January 2023
By Lauren Croft
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