BARKER QC, IAN McCLELLAND

The President, Duncan McConnel SC, on behalf of the Northern Territory Bar Association acknowledges the recent passing of one of its founding members, Ian Barker QC.

Ian was a lawyer of great ability and intellect. He was appointed as Queens Counsel in 1974 and was a significant influence in the establishment of self-government for the Northern Territory in 1978.

Ian became the first Solicitor-General of the Northern Territory after self-government and returned to the independent bar in 1980.

He was the President of the NSW Bar Association from 1997-1999 and remained in practice as a barrister until his retirement in 2017.

Ian upheld the finest traditions of the bar.

The members of the NTBA extend their sincere condolences to Ian’s wife Penny and family.

A gathering to celebrate Ian’s contribution to life and the law will be held at the Darwin Sailing Club at 6.00 pm on 10 February 2022.