Basil L Stafford LL.B. (MELB)

Basil Stafford was admitted to practice in 1977 having completed his Bachelor of Law at the University of Melbourne. He attended the College of Law in New South Wales and, on his return to Victoria, was called to the Victorian Bar. After 30 years as a barrister Mr Stafford joined this firm as In-House Counsel. Mr Stafford has practiced extensively in the area of Local Government Law for over 25 years and has a wealth of knowledge in relation to all departments of Local Government. Mr Stafford appears in the Victorian Magistrates’ Court, County Court and Supreme Court and in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Qualifications and memberships:

Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria since 1977

Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Australia since 1977

Member of the Victorian Bar between 1977-2005

Advisor to the Regional Rural Prosecutors Group

Member of the Victorian Municipal Prosecutors Group Inc.

Has acted and appeared in the Supreme Court of Victoria in several landmark Local Government cases

Is often called upon by State and National radio stations to provide comments in relation to animal management and other local government matters