What colors are not allowed in court in Australia is not strictly codified by law, but there are dress code rules that discourage certain colors and require professional attire for lawyers, parties and witnesses. For lawyers and barristers in Federal Court, Supreme Court and District Court, dress code is black, dark navy or charcoal suit, white shirt and conservative tie for men, and dark suit for women, with barrister's black gown and wig in higher courts, so bright colors like red, bright yellow, orange, neon, and flashy patterns are not allowed for lawyers as they are considered unprofessional and disrespectful. For members of public attending court, there is no banned color list, but you must dress respectfully, no singlets, thongs, hats, sunglasses, or clothing with offensive logos, and bright or provocative colors may be frowned upon by judge and you may be asked to change or be denied entry if dress is inappropriate. In some courts, gang colors like red and blue bandanas associated with gangs are not allowed for security reasons, especially in criminal courts, and you may be asked to remove bandana or cap. In jury trials, lawyers advise clients to avoid black which can appear intimidating, and bright red which can appear aggressive, preferring navy, grey and white for trustworthiness. So while no specific color is legally banned in legislation, professional etiquette requires muted, conservative colors like black, navy, charcoal and white in court, and bright neon or gang colors are not allowed.
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