The Chief Justice's response to media criticism of judges
… have suggested that Victorian judges are defying sentencing laws made by the Parliament. Indeed these reports have gone … the judiciary's approach as judicial defiance, refusal and reluctance to apply a new law ( Courts Defy Minimum Terms , 3 … by-passed the laws. What is this about? New sentencing laws commenced in Victoria in 2013 mandating judges to impose …
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Students gain an insight into the Court
… first-hand about the work of the Court during Victorian Law Week . During the week the Court hosted six events, … At the Court, students had the opportunity to ask questions and hear from Chief Justice Anne Ferguson, Justice … Forbes who gave invaluable insight into their work in the Common Law and Criminal Divisions. The Supreme Court extends …
Supreme Court Prize awarded
… 1864, honours the top student at each of Victoria’s eight law schools. The Court also awarded three Exhibition Prizes … Matthew Bucki-Smith, Deakin University Tyrone Connell, University of Melbourne Antonia Glover, Monash … Ferguson, herself a former Supreme Court Prize recipient, commended the ten graduates. “Even though we can’t celebrate …
Social media
… Supreme Court of Victoria uses social media to provide the community with information about judgments and Court news. … Media Policy applies to all of the Court's social media platforms. The Court manages these platforms in accordance … the information to administrative purposes. If you have any questions or feedback about this Policy, please contact the …
Admission ceremonies
… admitting suitably qualified people as Australian lawyers. Those admitted are then welcomed to the legal profession. The ceremonies are held in …
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175th anniversary of the Supreme Court in Victoria
… Supreme Court in Victoria. Various activities are being planned to mark the occasion including talks and tours for … before presiding over a number of civil matters. To commemorate the 175th anniversary an exhibition showcasing … of the exhibition on 31 March. Members of the public are welcome to attend the launch and view the exhibition. The …
Chief Justice speaks on AI podcast
… Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not replace judges or lawyers, but it will become a part of the legal landscape, Chief Justice Richard …
Guidance for civil proceedings affected by coronavirus
… Last updated 7 May 2020 Civil Procedure Act 2010 As new … paramount duty to further the administration of justice in relation to any civil proceeding in which that person is … While parties certify their understanding of these at the commencement of proceedings, lawyers may wish to remind …
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Medibank Private Group Proceeding (Class Action)
… This matter is a group proceeding (class action) brought by persons who allege that they … customers and that some of the stolen data was publicly released via the dark web. It is alleged that Medibank … the alleged breaches. The plaintiffs and group members seek compensation for purchasing shares in Medibank at an …
Productivity Commission Report
… strongly across all areas of the Court according to the latest Productivity Commission data on government services. The figures, released today, show the Court continues to have the highest …
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