Judgment handed down in DPP v Perry; Perry v The Queen
… the fact that it is not inherently less serious than the common law form of murder. The offence of statutory murder … carry the same maximum penalty of life imprisonment. In contrast to statutory murder, common law murder requires … offender's (lack of) intention is immaterial. Although not relevant to conviction for statutory murder, the offender's …
Judgment handed down in Secretary to the Department of Justice and Regulation v Fletcher
… The Court of Appeal (President Maxwell, Justice Redlich and Justice Beach) today dismissed an … (Detention and Supervision) Act 2009 . Mr Fletcher was convicted in 1998 of sexual offending against two girls aged … that there is an 'unacceptable risk' of the offender committing a relevant offence if an order is not made. The …
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Judgment handed down in Lo v Russell
… a decision that two purchasers had not validly terminated a contract of sale of land. The purchasers and the vendor had … the vendor refused to refund the deposit, the purchasers commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court. The trial judge … Court of Appeal then considered the contract of sale and held that, as a matter of contractual interpretation, the …
Major Torts List & Group Proceedings (Common Law)
… any associated proceedings that derive from tortious conduct. Proceedings managed in the Major Torts List & Group Proceedings (Common Law) include: Defamation proceedings Tortious claims … are encouraged to seek consent orders on the papers in relation to interlocutory steps in the proceeding and setting …
Frequently asked questions
… users of the Court. A list of FAQs about representing yourself and Probate are also available in other areas of the … you still have questions after reviewing the FAQs visit our Contact us page to find contact information for the area of … in, remain in the courtroom until the swearing in has been completed. … Security officers will screen you and your bags …
Associate Judges of the Supreme Court
… judges hear and resolve interlocutory applications in the Common Law Division and Commercial Court that arise before … appeal from lower courts. They play an essential role in: conducting trials, both within their original jurisdiction … access the judicial support contacts , noting the guidelines about appropriate communications with chambers …
Leave to appeal granted in AirBnB matter
… guests') who stayed in the Apartment. The Respondents conceded before the Tribunal that AirBnB guests stayed at … the media and among the general public. In light of this welcome interest in the proceedings of the Court, I wish to …
Judgment handed down in Siddique v. Martin
… of Appeal today allowed an appeal by Mohamed Siddique in connection with his application to a Magistrate for the … other item used in the manufacturing of the fraudulent WHITELEY paintings. Evidence of financial transactions, … according to law. NOTE: This summary is necessarily incomplete. It is not intended as a substitute for the Court's …
Judgment handed down in Certain Children v Min. for Families and Children and Ors
… detained at the remand centre and youth justice centre contained within the Barwon adult maximum security prison, … Youth and Families Act were unlawful due to being incompatible with the human rights under ss 17 and 22(1) of … right of all persons deprived of liberty to be treated humanely). His Honour also found that the Governor in Council had …
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Institutional Liability List
… of the Limitation of Actions Act 1958 (Vic) prior to the commencement of a proceeding on an action referred to in s … a result of physical, sexual or psychological abuse by a fellow student or individual employed or associated with that … with Practice Note SC CL 3 Personal Injuries List (Second revision) . A team of lawyers assists the judicial …
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