Nominations now open for the Terry Keaney and Bondie Awards

15/04/2025

The Terry Keaney Award Committee is calling for nominations for the Terry Keaney Award and a new award: The Bondie Award.

The Bondie Award is in honour of the late Greg Bond – an extraordinary ALS solicitor renowned for his commitment to justice for his clients.

The criteria for the Bondie Award are:

1. Humility and/or quietness in achievement;

2. High level competence as a criminal defence lawyer;

3. Exceptional commitment to clients (such as advocating for clients who may be charged with less serious/repeat offending but who deserve the best representation); and

4. Commitment to social justice.

The criteria for the Terry Keaney Award are:

1. Dedication to the profession;

2. Excellence as a criminal defence lawyer;

3. Commitment to clients; and

4. Concern for social justice.

Nominations may be made at the links below and must be submitted by 5pm on 5 May 2025.

Terry Keaney Award Nominations

Bondie Award Nominations

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