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Prominent barrister named next Melbourne Uni chancellor

The University of Melbourne has announced the appointment of a new

30 November 2016

By Samantha Woodhill

The Bar

Barrister appointed to head Sydney chambers

An arbitrator, mediator and barrister with 20 years’ experience has been announced as the next head of 12 Wentworth...

29 November 2016

By Melissa Coade

The Bar

NSW welcomes 11 new magistrates

NSW Attorney-General Gabrielle Upton has announced that 11 new magistrates will join the bench of the NSW Local Court,...

28 November 2016

By Emma Musgrave

The Bar

Judge reprimanded for ‘inappropriate’ comments in court

A Victorian County Court judge has been reprimanded after he called a 14-year-old sexual assault victim...

24 November 2016

By Samantha Woodhill

The Bar

18 new silks for Vic Bar

The Victorian Bar has welcomed the appointments of 18 new senior

24 November 2016

By Emma Musgrave

The Bar

New president for Victorian Bar

The Victorian Bar has announced a new president and five new council members, tipping its gender balance to more than...

23 November 2016

By Lara Bullock

The Bar

Two new judges take to Qld District Court

The District Court of Queensland has announced the appointments of two new

21 November 2016

By Emma Musgrave

The Bar

New judge for WA Supreme Court

The Law Society of Western Australia has applauded the appointment of a new judge, who will begin his role at the end...

18 November 2016

By Emma Musgrave

The Bar

List model first for Brisbane barristers

Queensland’s first clerk-managed barristers’ list has been established, boasting a roll call of 27

15 November 2016

By Melissa Coade

The Bar

‘Exemplary’ Queensland wig to retire

The president of the Queensland Court of Appeal, Justice Margaret McMurdo AC, has announced her departure from the...

15 November 2016

By Melissa Coade