Wyndham can proudly claim Victoria’s first Muslim female magistrate as its own.
Attorney-General Martin Pakula last week announced the appointment of Urfa Massood to the Magistrates Court of Victoria.
Ms Massood, of Sri Lankan background, is the first Muslim woman to be appointed to a Victorian court.
Mr Pakula said Ms Massood’s experience would prove invaluable in her role as a magistrate.
“I congratulate her on her appointment and look forward to her continued contribution to the Victorian legal system,” he said.
Ms Massood began her career as a criminal law solicitor in 2003 at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, handling matters in all metropolitan magistrates courts as well as the County Court.
In 2004 she was admitted to the Victorian Bar, continuing her criminal law practice while conducting contested hearings and committals.
She has also practised in the Children’s Court and family law.
In mid-2012 she began teaching advocacy as an adjunct lecturer at the College of Law.
She holds a bachelor of laws (honours) and a bachelor of economics from the Australian National University. She also has a diploma in legal practice (legal workshop).
