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Who we are

The CBA is the peak body for barristers in Victoria practising in criminal law. The CBA members comprise almost one quarter of all barristers practising in Victoria and counts almost one third of Victoria’s judiciary (i.e. judges, magistrates, etc) among its Honorary Members. The CBA represents barristers who principally prosecute, principally defend, and those with a mixed practice (both pros and defence).

What we do

The CBA is involved in the continuing legal education (aka continuing professional development/CPD) scheme of the Victorian Bar. The CBA also prepares and contributes to submissions on law and policy reform, issues media releases, and meets regularly with the judiciary, government, and others involved in the criminal justice system.
Members of the CBA appear in criminal cases of all types, in Victoria and across the State and Territories of Australia. Such appearances involve all facets of criminal law: State and Commonwealth, indictable and summary.
The CBA is an incorporated association, with its purposes being:

1. To promote the professional interest of members

2. To provide facilities and programmes which will assist members in their professional practice

3. To liaise with other bodies concerned with issues of professional interest to members

4. To provide representation for members in relation to matters which affect the interest of members generally

5. To represent the view of members to bodies and persons engaged in the administration of criminal justice and the review and development of criminal law, procedure, and civil liberties.

CBA Purposes

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The CBA is an incorporated association, with its purposes being:

  • To promote the professional interest of members
  • To provide facilities and programmes which will assist members in their professional practice
  • To liaise with other bodies concerned with issues of professional interest to members
  • To provide representation for members in relation to matters which affect the interest of members generally
  • To represent the view of members to bodies and persons engaged in the administration of criminal justice and the review and development of criminal law, procedure, and civil liberties.