Easing July lockdown restrictions - Message from the Chief Justice
… July 2021. A mixture of in-person and remote hearings will continue in the courts. Density limits will apply in court … remote hearings will play an ongoing and important role in continuing to hear matters. Masks will be required to be … continue hearing matters for the benefit of the Victorian community,” Chief Justice Ferguson said. “We are deeply …
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Judgment handed down in Cook v The Queen
… Victoria provides that in a trial by jury, during the empanelment process the accused may 'challenge' up to six … The Court of Appeal today quashed a County Court conviction because the applicant did not have a reasonable … the jury. The right to peremptory challenge had existed at common law, and now by statute, for many centuries. That …
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) Group Proceeding (Class Action)
… loss or damage as a result of the defendant’s alleged conduct. The claim alleges that IAG made misleading and … (and exclusions) offered by IAG and its subsidiaries, in relation to exposure to the risk of a pandemic such as … AEDT on 13 March 2025. To register, you must either : complete the online registration form with Quinn Emanuel …
Trusts, Equity and Probate List
… of grants of representation, rectification of a will, construction of a will, and other proceedings pursuant to … of the Trustee Act 1958 that are not appropriate for the Commercial Court. Applications for judicial advice pursuant … 5C) . Please see drafting notes within the template before relying on this template Standard orders proceedings …
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Fletcher Building Group Proceeding (Class Action)
… loss or damage as a result of the defendant’s alleged conduct. The claim alleges that Fletcher made misleading and … business, which was responsible for carrying out two major construction projects in New Zealand in 2017. It is alleged … value of its shares. The plaintiff and group members seek compensation for purchasing shares in Fletcher at an …
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The Honourable Justice Cavanough retires
… of Victoria on 8 May 2006. His Honour sat primarily in the Common Law Division where he was the Judge in charge of the … involved one of his great interests outside the law, namely the turf. His Honour wrote substantial judgments in … bodies, the duties of medical panels, prison governance, contempt of court, civil and criminal procedure, planning …
Admission ceremonies on 19 July 2022
… with one mover and two guests per applicant. The Court continues to manage the logistics of providing a COVIDSafe … symptoms of COVID-19 or if they are required to isolate/self-quarantine. If applicants develop symptoms of COVID-19 … and movers will be briefed prior to the ceremony’s commencement. … After each ceremony there will be 20 minutes …
Easing of restrictions in regional Victoria - Message from the Chief Justice
… in regional locations. For the time being, VCAT will continue to conduct remote hearings only. COVID-Safe plans are in place … Given the continued public health restrictions in Melbourne, there will be a considered approach to in-person …
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Judgment handed down in Kim and Fang v The Queen
… arranged for the use of sex workers in four licensed brothels in Melbourne. A percentage of the earnings of the sex … their pleas of guilty, the treatment of their lack of prior convictions, disparity between their sentences and those of … pleas of guilty, but found that the sentencing judge had complied with that requirement. The Court dismissed the …
Judicial registrar appointment - Common Law Division
… of the Court, appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Attorney-General. The appointee will be … will also support other lists in the Common Law Division, conduct judicial mediations, and undertake the functions of … not less than five years), highly motivated leader with relevant and outstanding professional experience and …
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