The Law Society Congratulates New Children’s Court President
Wednesday, 28 February 2018 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates Her Honour Judge Julie Wager, whose appointment as the new President of the Children’s Court of Western Australia has been announced today. Judge Wager’s appointment will take effect on 15 March 2018, following the retirement of Judge Denis Reynolds, who has held the position…
New Appointments to District and Supreme Courts
Wednesday, 28 February 2018 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates the following judicial appointees: District Court Judge Anthony Derrick SC has been appointed a justice of the Supreme Court; and Amanda Burrows SC, Consultant State Prosecutor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for WA and barrister John Prior of Francis Burt Chambers have…
The Law Society congratulates new judicial appointees
Thursday, 1 February 2018 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates the following judicial appointees, as announced by the Attorney General today: Wendy Gillan, as a judge of the District Court of Western Australia; Gail Sutherland, as a judge of the Family Court of Western Australia; and Leonie Forrest, as acting magistrate of the Family…
The Law Society congratulates the Hon Christian Porter MP on appointment as Attorney General of Australia
Tuesday, 19 December 2017 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates the Hon Christian Porter MP on his appointment as Attorney General of Australia. During a distinguished career in Western Australia, Mr Porter served as the state’s Attorney General between 2008 and 2012 before entering the Commonwealth Parliament in 2013. “On behalf of the Western…
The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates new Federal Court judges
Thursday, 14 December 2017 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates the Honourable Justice Katrina Banks-Smith and Mr Craig Colvin SC on their appointments as judges of the Federal Court of Australia with effect from 12 and 13 February 2018, respectively. Justice Banks-Smith is currently a judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Her…
Law Society congratulates new District Court judges
Wednesday, 6 December 2017 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates Ms Fiona Vernon, Mr Hylton Quail and Ms Kate Glancy on their respective appointments as judges of the District Court of Western Australia. Ms Vernon practises as a barrister from Francis Burt Chambers. Her areas of practice include commercial law, equity, insurance, taxation and trade practices. She…
Law Society congratulates new Senior Counsel
Wednesday, 29 November 2017 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates Mr Stephen Wright, Ms Amanda Burrows and Mr Simon Freitag, each of whom has been appointed Senior Counsel, as announced today by the Chief Justice of Western Australia, the Hon Wayne Martin AC. Mr Wright practises as a barrister, specialising in native title, including…
The Law Society elects President for 2018
The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates Hayley Cormann, who was elected unopposed as the Law Society’s President for 2018. The Law Society also congratulates Greg McIntyre SC and Jocelyne Boujos, who were each elected unopposed as Vice Presidents for 2018. All three will commence their terms on 1 January 2018. Law Society President Alain…
The Law Society congratulates His Honour Judge David Parry on re-appointment as a Deputy President of the State Administrative Tribunal
Friday, 15 September 2017 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates His Honour Judge David Parry on his re-appointment as a Deputy President of the State Administrative Tribunal. His Honour was appointed as a Judge of the District Court of Western Australia, and as a Deputy President of the Tribunal, in June 2011, serving in…
The Law Society congratulates Ms Belinda Lonsdale on appointment as a Judge of the District Court
Friday, 15 September 2017 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates Ms Belinda Lonsdale on her appointment as a Judge of the District Court. Ms Lonsdale holds the degrees Bachelor of Laws and Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia. She was admitted to practice in 1993. Ms Lonsdale was elected to…
The Law Society congratulates the Hon Jane Crisford SC on appointment as chair of the Legal Aid Commission of WA
19 July 2017 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates the Hon Jane Crisford SC on her appointment as chair of the Legal Aid Commission of Western Australia. The Law Society understands that the appointment is for a three-year term, commencing today. Law Society President Alain Musikanth said, “The Hon Jane Crisford SC is an…
Law Council: Referendum Council report a historic milestone, momentum should not be lost on path to reform
18 July 2017 The Australian legal profession, represented by the Law Council, is calling on the Federal Parliament to ensure momentum is not lost on the path toward constitutional reform, following the release of the Referendum Council’s crucial report. The Law Council has consistently called for constitutional reform to be pursued in line with the…
