Free and low-cost legal help
… of Victoria Offers a free Find Your Lawyer referral service . Complete the referral form on their website and receive a letter referring you for a free …
Announcement of Judicial appointments
… Chief Justice Ferguson warmly welcomes newly appointed judges to the Supreme Court and … in the Criminal Division on 16 July. Welcome ceremonies for their Honours are as follows; The Court will welcome Justice … . A welcome ceremony for Justice Moore will be on Thursday 26 July at 9:15am. Justice Tinney will be welcomed on …
DPP v Thomas Sewell & Jacob Hersant [2024] VSCA 70
… the Court of Appeal (Emerton P, Kennedy and Boyce JJA) dismissed two appeals by the Director of Public Prosecutions … each pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder. On 26 September 2023, Sewell also pleaded guilty to committing an indictable offence whilst on bail. The …
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Judgment handed down in Halket v The Queen
… Chief Justice Maxwell, Justice Redlich and Justice McLeish) today rejected an appeal against a sentence of seven … to landfill. He was driving a tip truck and trailer with a combined weight of almost 16 tonnes. Mr Halket was observed … judge was correct to describe Mr Halket's negligence as 'very high', and the female victim's injuries as 'at the high …
Supreme Court celebrates National Volunteers Week
… and Engagement Officer Christina Varcoe acknowledging their contribution to the Court. Justice Rita Incerti spoke … Education Program . About Court Network Court Network is a community organisation that provides non-legal support for … Court Network volunteers, known as Networkers, offer services for those who may feel vulnerable and help those …
LIV 2023 Essential Briefing on the State of the Profession
… which those joining us remotely are located. I celebrate their connection to their land, to Country, to culture, … Nations people joining in today. I acknowledge the Legal Services Commissioner, guests and participants. Thank you to the LIV, …
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How the Court works
… The Supreme Court hears among the most serious criminal, and complex civil, cases in the state, as well as some appeals … takes action against another who they believe has infringed their legal rights. Some civil cases are also heard before a … to join the International Framework for Court Excellence (IFCE), we take our performance seriously. … For information …
Respect and sexual harassment
… from Chief Justice in Response to Survey Findings We are committed to building safe, respectful, fair workplaces that … witness sexual harassment in the Courts or VCAT, on Court Services Victoria’s (CSV) website . 2021: THE DR HELEN SZOKE … makes a complaint. A number of people came forward to tell their stories as part of this Review. That can’t have been …
Special message from the Chief Justice to lawyers admitted to practise on the papers in 2020
… The Court made the difficult decision to suspend in-person admission ceremonies in March due … have offered you over the years. They are all undoubtedly very proud of you.” The video message was played in advance … year, and I have been moved by the way the profession has come together in support of one another,” her Honour said. …
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Request a review of your solicitor's bill
… you are unable to resolve the issues you can: ask the Legal Services Commissioner to review the bill, or start a proceeding in … how the solicitor knows you are disputing the charges on their bill and the date they need to attend the callover. …
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