The BCL Service Desk operates between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday and is for all your technology and property service requests.
9225 8888
We will support you when moving into your BCL chambers.
All rooms (including moves) are awarded in accordance with and subject to the Chamber Rules of Occupancy and acceptance of these rules is required to take chambers. Click here to view.
For all chamber management enquiries please contact bclchambers@vicbar.com.au.
To organise a key or access pass please complete the Keys/Pass Request Form.
Note that occupants are required to advise the BCL Service Desk about any lost access devices and keys. Occupants are liable for any lost access devices and keys and any work undertaken by BCL or its contactors to re-secure the property.
All electronic key cards and devices for chambers are purchased outright and are the property of the occupant.
Any physical keys issued to occupants remain the property of BCL and are to be returned upon vacating.
We will automatically update your chamber location on your Victorian Bar profile when you move.
For profile changes that do not relate to your building, phone number or email address please contact the Victorian Bar at reception@vicbar.com.au.
Chamber occupancy fees (rent) are due and payable electronically one month in advance on the 1st of each month.
For all other statement or invoice enquiries phone the BCL Service Desk on 9225 8888 or email directly to bclfinance@vicbar.com.au.
Up to 50% discount on selected chambers for the first 6 months. The discount must be requested at time of accepting the room and is only available to Readers taking their first room with BCL.
The Victorian Bar offers a Parental Leave Subsidy, an Indigenous Subsidy and a Defence Subsidy. Contact the Manager of Finance and Membership at the Bar Office on 9225 7111 for more information.
Signage can be organised for the following locations:
Click here to complete your signage request form and we will confirm cost and installation details.
For information on setting up your technology and network services please select from the below:
To obtain a quote from one of BCL’s preferred suppliers please see below:
Click here to submit an application to register or update members and rooms to a Registered Group.
The multi faith prayer room is available in room 515 on level 5 of Owen Dixon Chambers East.
The room is equipped with mats, a cabinet for shoes and chairs.
Access to level 5 is open during the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm with swipe card access required outside of these times.
Please note the room cannot be booked in advance.
At no additional cost to our occupants, BCL has purchased Public Liability Insurance up to $30,000,000 (sum insured) which applies to all BCL chambers and visitors to BCL chambers.
As an extension to the above cover, barristers activities are covered away from the premises provided those barristers reside in Buildings owned or leased by BCL.
This policy has been arranged by Edgewise Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd and is valid until 10 December 2024.
BCL provides barristers with a variety of business insurances available through our partners Express Insurance (a corporate Authorised representative of Edgewise Insurance Brokers) and Berkley Insurance Australia (Berkley).
Express has negotiated a tailored Insurance offering with Berkley, together with competitive cover and pricing. We encourage you to compare your current level of cover to ascertain whether this Insurance would suit your needs
See below for what is available.
Insurance Type: Business
Policy Type: Office Insurance
Click here to obtain a quote or purchase or call Express Insurance Team on 1300 464 989 and quote promo code BARRCH.
Insurance Type: Business
Policy Type: Cyber Insurance
Click here to obtain a quote or purchase or call Express Insurance Team on 1300 464 989.
Note: This policy is only applicable to barristers who do not have chambers with BCL (however, BCL still provides public liability cover for all visitors to BCL floors).
Insurance Type: Business
Policy Type: Public & Products Liability
Click here to obtain a quote or purchase or call Express Insurance Team on 1300 464 989.
Insurance Type: Business/Personal
Policy Type: Tax Audit Insurance
Click here to obtain a quote or purchase or call Express Insurance Team on 1300 464 989.
Insurance Type: Business/Personal
Policy Type: Corporate Travel Insurance
To obtain a quote or purchase call BCL Account Manager Paul Ferrari on 03 9425 1381 or email pferrari@edgewise.com.au.
Insurance Type: Business/Personal
Policy Type: Prestige Personal Insurance/s
To obtain a quote or purchase call Private Client Manager Jenny McKenzie on 03 9425 1384 or email privateclients@edgewise.com.au.
Available at Owen Dixon Chambers West.
To view available parking visit the BCL vacancies page.
Available in the basement of most buildings. For more information contact the BCL Service Desk.
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