The Melbourne Corporation doctrine - some unresolved questions
… Intergovernmental immunities were raised by both the Commonwealth and the States in Spence v Queensland , 1 the … that structure for the judicial system of Australia. 26 He emphasised that this was quite distinct from questions … [49] (2008) 234 CLR 599, 604, 605, 606. [50] (2015) 228 FCR 497; [2015] FCAFC 1 (‘UFU’). [51] UFU (2015) 228 FCR …
Caveats filed with the Probate Office
… It is mandatory to enter a last name or part of a last name to … the deceased. … CAVEAT STATUS Below is a list of the most common caveat statuses and what they mean: Application … withdrawn The person who filed the caveat has withdrawn their caveat. Filed The caveat has been filed with the …
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Extension of COVID-19 circuit breaker restrictions - message from the Chief Justice of Victoria
… and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will continue under their current arrangements in Melbourne for the next seven … where it is not practicable to proceed remotely. The commencement of new jury trials in Melbourne will remain … will need to travel to regional areas to provide services related to the administration of justice, including …
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Reporting on the Court: A brief guide
… move into the body of the court until the formalities are completed. Some courtrooms have seats for media, they are … orders or legal obligations. Journalists should speak to their organisation’s lawyers. Examples of possible … identify or approach jurors or those attending for jury service. Be careful not to include them in footage taken …
Notice to the Profession - litigious costs review
… Court of Victoria and the County Court of Victoria published a Consultation Paper containing a draft proposal for a … the Scale of Costs as a basis for party/party costs recovery in Victoria. The Consultation Paper concerned stage one … has since received and considered submissions from legal service providers concerning issues raised in the …
Supreme Court operational update - November easing of restrictions
… 1 December 2021 The Court is gradually adjusting its operations in line with the … needing to attend in person. Please telephone the Registry Services team or the Probate Office to discuss alternatives … attendance or to make an appointment. The Registry Services team and Probate Office can be contacted on 8600 …
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Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre Consultation
… of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Court’s new Mediation Centre is being built in the William Cooper Justice Centre. When … onsite. However, some mediations may still need to be completed online or as a hybrid (onsite/online). The Court … allow interested parties to provide detailed feedback about their experiences of online and onsite mediations, the …
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Our judiciary
… Victoria are its judges, associate judges and judicial registrars. For a current list of our judiciary see our … of the facts and how the law applies to those facts. Their role is to interpret the law, assess the evidence and … judges are appointed by the Governor of Victoria upon recommendation by the Attorney-General after consultation with …
Notice to the Profession - New Scale of Costs
… Court of Victoria and the County Court of Victoria published a Consultation Paper containing a draft proposal for a … Kings, received and considered submissions from legal service providers concerning issues raised in the … will be allowed having regard to item 2; (ii) The commencement date of the new Scale is to be 1 January 2025 ; …
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Operational update - COVIDSAFE measures
… positive); do not attend at Court without first seeking permission. Please contact the chambers of the presiding judicial officer or the Registry Services team on principalregistry@supcourt.vic.gov.au or 03 … for some proceedings. When required, arrangements will be communicated to the parties in advance by Registry or …
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