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A welcome ceremony for the Honourable Justice Stephen Donaghue will be held on 16 February 2026 at 9:15am.

Justice Donaghue was appointed as a Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria, effective 27 January 2026.   

The ceremony will take place in the Banco Court.

An on-demand video of the ceremony is now available to view.

A recording of the ceremony will be made available to view on the Court’s website shortly afterwards.  

The Court congratulates Justice Donaghue on his appointment to the Supreme Court. 

Published on 30 January 2026
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