Victorian lawyers who have concerns with the Victorian Bar’s vote to have a position on the upcoming Voice referendum say the process interferes with the democratic process.
This follows concerns from a Victorian barrister who has said that lawyers who publicly oppose the Voice risk damaging their careers.
The Victorian Bar’s 2200 members will vote on whether the legal association will have a position on the Voice from May 31, with members having three motion options: for the Bar not to publicly take a position, support a “yes” vote, or abstain from voting. Voting opens online at 9 a.m. on May 31, and closes at 4 p.m. on June 4….