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A million-dollar investment kicks off our 2025–26 Major Grants

March 3, 2026

A diverse range of legal system changemakers come together to build relationships and mark the beginning of the next round of projects.

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Legal Laneway Breakfasts kick off a statewide start to the legal year

February 12, 2026

The 2026 Legal Laneway Breakfast series has once again opened Victoria’s legal year with energy and insight, bringing together the justice community from across the state.

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Law, trust and human judgement at the heart of justice

January 30, 2026

Chief Justice Richard Niall shares unique insights into judicial leadership, institutional trust, diversity on the bench and why human judgment remains central to the law.

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Courts, Community and Confidence

Join Chief Justice Richard Niall a for a recorded conversation about the law’s role in our community and the challenges shaping justice today.

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