Crown Resorts Shareholder Group Proceeding (Class Action)
… made misleading or deceptive statements relating to its compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and … Further details regarding the hearing will be published on this webpage closer to the hearing date. … Please note that … (which is currently scheduled to commence on 13 April 2026), unless the Court makes an order permitting you to …
Electronic court books for virtual courtrooms
… has prepared guidance to judicial officers in the Trial Division when managing case preparation for virtual hearings in civil proceedings. This guidance relates to the making of pre-trial directions … provides instructions for preparing electronic material in compliance with the recommended pre-trial directions. A …
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Judgment handed down in Cook v The Queen
… up to six potential jurors without giving any reason. This is known as his or her right to 'peremptory challenge'. … the jury. The right to peremptory challenge had existed at common law, and now by statute, for many centuries. That …
Chief Justice congratulates lawyers admitted to practise in 2021
… the Supreme Court of Victoria made the difficult decision to suspend in-person ceremonies and conduct admissions … ensure that new lawyers would still be admitted throughout this time of change,” the Chief Justice said in her message. … their encouragement over the years. “Your admission comes at a time of change in the community,” her Honour said …
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Judgment handed down in Melbourne City Investments P/L v Myer Holdings Ltd (No. 2)
… purpose. In a 36 page Judgment, Justice Michael Sifris found that the predominate purpose of the case was not to vindicate legal rights but to generate income or revenue for interests associated with Mark Elliott ('Elliott'). Justice Sifris held that this predominant purpose was improper. As a result, the case …
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175th anniversary of the Supreme Court in Victoria
… This year marks the 175th anniversary of the Supreme Court in … are being planned to mark the occasion including talks and tours for the public, and the publication of a landmark … before presiding over a number of civil matters. To commemorate the 175th anniversary an exhibition showcasing …
Judgment handed down in DPP v Dalgliesh (a pseudonym)
… of incest. The Court found that sentences for incest were 'disproportionately low when considered against the yardstick … That is a task for sentencing judges and, on appeal, for this Court. The criminal justice system can be ' and should … due weight in the sentencing calculus. Sentences must be commensurate with the seriousness of the breach of parental …
Launch of the Victorian Chapter of Pride in Law
… the land on which we stand. I celebrate their connection to this land, to Country, to culture, knowledge and stories. I … of Public Prosecutions, Kerri Judd KC Victorian Legal Services Commissioner, Fiona McLeay Dr Matt Collins AM KC Pride in …
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Urgent Applications - Practice Court (Common Law)
… Urgent applications in Common Law Division proceedings are heard in the Practice Court (Common … Please see the contact details section at the bottom of this page. … To obtain a date and time for an application to …
Supreme Court Judgment in 'Skyrail'
… plaintiff, Lower Our Tracks Inc ('LOTI'), challenged the Minister's exercise of discretion under s 20(4) of the Planning … of decisions made by the executive branch of the state, in this case, the Minister. It does not, and has no … and the Parliament, who are subject to review by the community at elections. That is the structure of our …
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