News on the Australian Bar

23 Nov 2016

The Victorian Bar has announced a new president and five new council members, tipping its gender balance to more than 50 per cent female. Writ...

21 Nov 2016

Two new judges take to Qld District Court

The District Court of Queensland has announced the appointments of two new judges. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

18 Nov 2016

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 of this month. Write com...

15 Nov 2016

‘Exemplary’ Queensland wig to retire

The president of the Queensland Court of Appeal, Justice Margaret McMurdo AC, has announced her departure from the bench next year. Write comm...

15 Nov 2016

List model first for Brisbane barristers

Queensland’s first clerk-managed barristers’ list has been established, boasting a roll call of 27 counsel. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

8 Nov 2016

State government briefs break special record in NSW

The NSW government is briefing matters out to female barristers more than ever before, new information released by the NSW Attorney-General shows. ...

7 Nov 2016

Multiple law firms sign equitable briefing policy

Last week the Law Council of Australia revealed that a large number of law firms have committed to briefing more women barristers by signing its equit...

3 Nov 2016

Leading Tasmanian lawyer appointed Chief Magistrate

Tasmania is celebrating the announcement of a new Chief Magistrate, marking the first time a woman has assumed the role. Write comment (0 Com...

1 Nov 2016

Victoria welcomes new Government Solicitor

The state of Victoria has marked another first with the appointment of Marlo Baragwanath, the first woman to lead its Government Solicitor’s Office....

27 Oct 2016

Chief Justice encourages convergence in legal systems

The Chief Justice of the NSW Supreme Court, Tom Bathurst, has called for greater convergence across legal systems, suggesting the outcome would benefi...

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