Each year, the Chief Justice announces the appointment of new Senior Counsel for Victoria. This is marked by a ceremony held in Banco Court and streamed live online. Being appointed Senior Counsel recognises the individual’s skill, integrity, independence and standing in the legal profession.
Recordings of past ceremonies are available to watch.
Recent ceremonies
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Older ceremonies
2021 appointment ceremony
29 November 2021 - 9:30am - virtual ceremony
2020 appointment ceremony
18 November 2020 - 9:30am - Banco Court
2019 appointment ceremony
26 November 2019 - 9:30am - Banco Court
2018 appointment ceremony
13 December 2018 - 9:00am - Banco Court
2017 appointment ceremony
30 November 2017 - 9:15am - Banco Court
2016 appointment ceremony
2 December 2016 - 9:15am - Banco Court
Recordings of prior Senior Counsel appointment ceremonies may be available. Please contact us via vasb@fhcpbheg.ivp.tbi.nhua.vog.civ.truocpus@ofni and we will get back to you as soon as possible.