News on the Australian Bar

19 Apr 2018

Emojis in law: Making a mess of messaging

Emojis feel like they’ve been around forever because they substitute for some of the nuance lost in written text, especially when tone and physical ...

16 Apr 2018

More needed to protect lawyers against judicial bullies

Legal employers should consider the courtroom as a workplace just like any other, and thus have mechanisms in place to ensure optimal wellness for law...

WA Supreme Court, new judge, scales of justice

16 Apr 2018

WA Supreme Court appoints new judge

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has gained a senior judicial officer. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

13 Apr 2018

Supreme Court welcomes appointment of Vic QC

A leading commercial barrister has joined the Supreme Court bench in Victoria. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

13 Apr 2018

NSW A-G announces 3 new magistrates

NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman announced the appointment of three new magistrates for the Local Court of NSW on Wednesday. Write comment ...

11 Apr 2018

Vic Bar launches legal studies award for next generation of lawyers

Some of the top ranked school-aged students in the city of Hume have been recognised by the Victorian Bar for academic excellence in Legal Studies. ...

10 Apr 2018

Remembering Bourkey: An inspiration and ‘outstanding criminal barrister’

Dr Matt Collins QC has remembered one of the Victorian Bar’s longest practising members, Brian Brouke AC, as an inspiration to future generations. ...

9 Apr 2018

Prominent former High Court judge offers wisdom to up and comers

The University of Southern Queensland has hosted the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG, who offered his time to inspire students through a series of lec...

5 Apr 2018

‘National disgrace’: NSW Bar president shines light on ‘shameful’ prison stats

The NSW Bar Association has backed urgent calls for a new Indigenous court in the state following a new report, which revealed “deeply troubling” ...

4 Apr 2018

Tributes flow for legal ‘legend’ Brian Bourke

The late Brian Bourke AC, Victoria’s longest practising barrister, who in 1967 defended the last person to be hanged in Australia, has been remember...

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