Signing Ceremony
for the Federal Court Pilot Protocol on Court Referral for Pro Bono Legal Assistance
02 March 2026
The Federal Court of Australia, jointly with the Victorian Bar Association, are pleased to invite Victorian practitioners to attend the Signing Ceremony for the Federal Court Pilot Protocol on Court Referral for Pro Bono Legal Assistance on 11 March at 5.30pm.
This pilot is a significant milestone for access to justice in Victoria which, over a 12-month period, will establish a streamlined pathway for pro bono referrals and amicus curiae appointments under Division 4.2 of the Federal Court Rules 2011.
Speakers:
- The Honourable Chief Justice Debra Mortimer (Federal Court of Australia)
- The Honourable Justice Elizabeth Bennett (Federal Court of Australia)
- Christopher Brown KC (Barrister, Lonsdale Chambers)
- Fiona Ryan SC (Senior Counsel and President, Victorian Bar)
Register now to ensure your in-person attendance: https://brnw.ch/21x0gwg
This seminar is a component of the Victorian Bar CPD Program and will carry 1 CPD point.






