Ceremonial Sitting and Reception for Judge Bender

Dear Members,

We are pleased to invite you to attend a ceremonial sitting and reception for Her Honour Judge Bender on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

Judge Bender will be presiding in the Bendigo sittings of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia during the week commencing 12 May 2025.

This is Judge Bender’s final Bendigo circuit ahead of her retirement.

There will be a ceremonial sitting at the Court at 4:30 pm followed by a reception at Black Swan Hotel.

Please ensure to RSVP to both the ceremonial sitting and the reception.

We look forward to seeing you there to congratulate and thank Her Honour for an incredible career and her support to the Bendigo legal community.