2026 Melbourne Legal Laneway Breakfast
Catch up on the speeches
It was wonderful to catch up with so many people and to hear the inside word on what’s ahead for 2026. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us to start the legal year together.
Our sincere thanks to our speakers for sharing their insights and perspectives:
- The Honourable Sonya Kilkenny MP, Attorney‑General of Victoria
- The Honourable Richard Niall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria
- Fiona McLeay, Victorian Legal Services Board Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner
- Tim Goodwin, for opening the morning with the Acknowledgement of Country
For those who could join us, we hope you enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces, and welcome in the start of the legal year.
We hope to see you at future VLF events and wish you a great start to the year.
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