Institutional Liability List Case Management & Listing Update – May 2024
… 14-16 months of an appearance first being filed. To support this, the Court is increasing the number of trials that it … and better particulars are to be made within 28 days of service of another party’s pleading, and any responses are … initial timetabling orders being made. Discovery is to be completed 4 months after the initial timetabling orders, and …
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August COVID-19 restrictions - Message from the Chief Justice
… The Victorian courts and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will … during the May and July circuit breaker restrictions. “This is our working reality in Victoria for the time being, …
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New COVID-19 restrictions - Message from the Chief Justice
… The Victorian courts and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will … of restrictions, including those in February and May of this year. “In line with the public health advice, matters …
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SC Gen 11 Costs Court (Third revision)
… This Practice Note (the Third revision) was issued on 29 November 2024 commences on 1 January 2025. It replaces the previous version (the Second revision) which commenced on 1 October 2018. … SC Gen 11 Costs Court (Third …
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SC CR 1 Case Management
… This Practice Note commenced on 30 January 2017 and applied to all matters listed for post-committal …
Start a civil proceeding
… of civil proceedings. Usually, these civil proceedings are complex or involve large amounts of money. Sometimes a civil … View the guide below, or download a printable version of this guide at the bottom of the page. The information in … guidance: Civil Procedure Act 2010 especially sections 7 to 26 and sections 41 to 42 Supreme Court (General Civil …
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Video: mediation process
… about what happens at mediation and how to prepare. Watch this video for explanations on: how mediation allows two parties to come to an agreement what the role of the mediator is …
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Probate Office – Consent for a person with a lesser beneficial interest to make an application for letters of administration
… If the application is for letters of administration (no will), use the form … These forms are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. If you require any … information you are encouraged to obtain legal advice. … This form is to be used by a person who has a greater …
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Revised COVID-safe settings – Message from the Chief Justice
… Last updated 12 April 2021 We welcome the new public health advice about the relaxation of … to the Victorian courts and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). We will review our processes in … authorities. Current settings will be maintained while this occurs. When changes can be made safely to the way we …
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Joint statement on easing of COVID-safe settings
… full joint statement: Public health officials have now advised that, in addition to the removal of the COVID-19 … distancing including jury trials. There remains only a recommendation for 1.5m distancing where members of the public … at the beginning of the pandemic as part of that process. This will provide an opportunity for system-wide discussion …
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