Supreme Court publishes 2024-25 annual report
… delivered a clearance rate of 168 per cent. Fast-track committals continue to reduce overall case duration, with an … saved from date of charge to finalisation for fast-tracked committals. In the Civil Division, judicial mediation saved … for all Court users and the wider community. “This report demonstrates many initiatives that the Court has …
Joint statement on easing of COVID-safe settings
… 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 to achieve the best outcomes for the community. The Courts and VCAT will continue …
New COVID-19 restrictions - Message from the Chief Justice
… of restrictions, including those in February and May of this year. “In line with the public health advice, matters … to reduce the spread of COVID-19.” Please check the websites of each jurisdiction for jurisdiction-specific … arrangements above continue. See individual jurisdiction websites for further detail. … The following update is from …
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Supreme Court Operations update - End of June circuit breaker restrictions
… made about whether a suitable courtroom will be available. This form for in person hearings provides a helpful guide to …
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Supreme Court Operational Update - End of July Lockdown restrictions
… order to ensure these requirements can be met, parties in upcoming matters wishing to proceed with an in-person hearing … made about whether a suitable courtroom will be available. This form for in-person hearings provides a helpful guide to …
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The Honourable Justice Ginnane retires
… a barrister specialising in administrative, industrial and commercial law, his Honour later moved into the Common Law Division and served as joint-judge in charge of … no doubt that the law is in most capable hands,” he said. “This job is never dull, always thought-provoking, and a true …
Judgment handed down in the matter of Re Mamounia Pty Ltd (in liquidation)
… business has been sold. The brothers have fallen out. The company was put into a voluntary liquidation. The company now holds the trust assets as a bare trustee. The … 171, and are justified in doing so in the circumstances of this case. Read Justice Robson's full judgment on Austlii …
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Court of Appeal publishes reasons in Tannous v The Queen
… but not necessarily lesser, sentence could be imposed by combining a term of imprisonment with a Community Correction Order (CCO). The Court of Appeal … a CCO was desirable given the particular circumstances of this case. Read the Court's full reasons on Austlii More …
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Calling all junior law makers
… listened carefully as barristers questioned witnesses. This was all keenly observed by our mini members of the … posed by the kids demonstrated they were switched on and committed to their civic duty as jury members. On each day, … The program concluded in the Law Library of Victoria, often compared (by our young visitors) to Hogwarts from Harry …
Judgment handed down in Attorney-General for the State of Victoria v Glass
… The Attorney-General for Victoria sought leave to appeal this decision contending that the Ombudsman's jurisdiction, … on referral from one of the Houses of Parliament or a committee, was limited to matters that were otherwise within … when considered in the light of its context and purpose, compelled the conclusion that the matter referred by the …
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