Tarwirri - Indigenous Law Students and Lawyers Association of Victoria

13/04/2026

Tarwirri is proud to announce our keynote speaker — The Honourable Justice Lincoln Crowley, the first Indigenous Australian appointed as a State or Territory justice.

Featuring special appearances by Mitch Tambo and Shelley Ware.

Join us as we open National Reconciliation Week 2026.

Date/Time: Saturday, 23 May 2026, 6pm-10pm
Tickets: https://www.tarwirri.com.au/bllg-2026

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Tarwirri President Andrew, Secretary Candice, and Executive Officer Tekan were honoured to attend the Solution Focused Justice: A Cross-Jurisdictional Symposium on Gadigal Country on 20–21 February 2026.

Bringing together judicial officers, practitioners, academics and community organisations from across Australia and Aotearoa, the symposium highlighted best practice in trauma-informed, culturally safe and solution-focused courts.

It was a vital gathering, strengthening cross-jurisdictional relationships and reinforcing the importance of justice systems that respond to lived experience, culture and community. Tarwirri is proud to be part of these conversations shaping the future of justice.

06/03/2026

The Bilya Boorn Scholarship applications are closing soon (Sunday, 15 March 2026)! Apply online here:

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18/12/2025

A National Strength of Gathering - First Nations News - An opinion peice by Tekan, Tarwirri Executive Officer - https://firstnationsnews.com.au/a-national-gathering-of-strength-national-indigenous-legal-conference-nilc/

09/11/2025

A big congratulations to our Executive Officer, Tekan Cochrane, who has been named a finalist for the Australian Human Rights Law Award 2025.

Alongside leading Tarwirri, Tekan dedicates her time to driving systemic change in the law and justice sector, through law reform, policy development, and grassroots advocacy for Mob and others facing injustice.

This recognition is a testament to Tekan’s lifelong commitment to human rights, self-determination, and creating meaningful change for our communities. We are incredibly proud of you, Tekan!!

- Photo collage supplied by the Australian Human Rights Law Commission - Tekan featured lower right side, alongwith Elisabeth Armitage, Jane Tiller and Belinda Kochanowska.

21/10/2025

Tarwirri is pleased to announce the Tarwirri First Nations Law Scholarship 2025, supported by Colin Biggers & Paisley. Details below - Closing Date 31 October 2025!

10/03/2025

On 22 October 2024, the first ceremonial sitting of the Supreme Court to honour First Nations peoples was “a historic day of recognition for First Peoples in the legal profession”, Tarwirri President Andrew Williams said in his address to the Court.
Read the full article at: https://www.liv.asn.au/web/law_institute_journal_and_news/web/lij/year/2024/11november/first_nations_people_honoured_in_supreme_court_ceremonial_sitting.aspx?srsltid=AfmBOoqW7pFqeT9TLGzf8o1RL9OQy3IOEXbu1IPExgvEoTn0adUTvrXA

08/03/2025

Tarwirri members Candice and Niamh proudly represented Tarwirri at the UN International Women's Day Lunch in Naarm on 7 March 2025. The event began with a Welcome to Country delivered by Stacie Piper, a Wurundjeri, Dja Dja Wurrung, and Ngurai Illum-Wurrung woman, followed by inspiring speeches and thought-provoking Q&A sessions with remarkable women. While we recognise that there is still much work to be done to support women, particularly First Nations women in Australia and across the globe, today we reflect on the progress we have made and the milestones we have achieved in advancing gender equality.