2026 Victorian Chapter Oration
The 2026 HAL Victorian Chapter Oration will be delivered by the Honourable Raymond Finkelstein AO KC.
Due to a scheduling update, the event will now be held on Thursday 15 October, 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
DETAILS
Where: HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, Level 8, 447 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Date: Thursday 15th October, 2026
Tickets: $40 for members, $50 non-members.
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VIC: 2026 "Observations from the Bench"
The end of year "Observations from the Bench" will be delivered by his Honour Magistrate Costas Killias.
Where: The Offices of Kalus Kenny Intelex in Melbourne.
When: 5:30pm Thursday, 3 December 2026.
REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING SOON!
SA Chapter: HAL & HACCI Youth Networking Event 2026
On July 30, members and guests of the South Australian Chapter of HAL and HACCI attended a youth networking event.
Terry Sakoulidis, Chair of the South Australian Chapter of HAL, spoke eloquently at the event to connect with the next generation of lawyers. Supporting the next generation with these events is of utmost importance to HAL.
Thank you to all who attended!
Global Summit of Hellenic Lawyers 2025
“Safeguarding Democracy, Rule of Law and Justice: Global Challenges and the Role of AI” Megaron International Conference Centre, Athens | 7–10 July 2025
The Summit provided a unique platform for collaboration and dialogue, strengthening international legal networks and reaffirming our collective commitment to safeguarding fundamental principles in an increasingly complex global landscape.
The Honourable Justice Stephen Gageler AC – High Court of Australia delivered the 2023 John William Perry AO QC Oration in October on the topic of “Democracy and Reason”.
The Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association WA Chapter, in conjunction with the Asian Australian Lawyers Association and the WA Society of Jewish Jurists and Lawyers, hosted the 2022 Robert French AC Oration, with Justice Craig Colvin of the Federal Court.
About HAL
The Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association (HAL) comprises Australian lawyers, judicial officers, law students and others who have a Hellenic background, or if not of Hellenic background, are philhellenes.
HAL was launched in Victoria in 2014 and now has Chapters in every Australian state and territory.
HAL National Patron The Honourable Chief Justice Chris Kourakis of South Australia
HAL Chapters in each state and territory hold regular events featuring eminent jurists and scholars.
Join or Renew
HAL provides opportunities for members, associate members and friends of HAL to engage in professional activities in an environment that celebrates Hellenic ideals.
It offers a forum to share ideas and knowledge with others, promote cultural harmony and diversity, and advance the legal profession.