The RODA is a register which lists disciplinary action taken against Australian lawyers under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
For information on action(s) taken against non-lawyers (disqualified persons), please see the Non-lawyer Disciplinary Action page.
Sexual harassment of any kind is unacceptable. For lawyers, it is also conduct that is capable of constituting professional misconduct. The Victorian Legal Services Board and the Victorian Legal Services Commissioner, as regulators of the legal profession in Victoria, do not tolerate sexual harassment. We will investigate any complaints that come to us about such conduct by lawyers.
Complaints can be time-consuming and distressing to deal with. We understand that complaints can’t always be avoided, but there are several things you can do to keep your relationship with your client positive and friendly.
Read our frequently asked questions about the external examination process.
Law practices and approved barristers’ clerks who operate trust accounts are required to keep trust records. These records must be examined by an external examiner (EE) each trust examination year. The trust examination year runs from 1 April – 31 March.
An external examiner (EE) is a person who is qualified to be appointed to examine the trust records of a law practice or approved barristers’ clerk.
