New Practice Notes for 2017
… affecting litigation in the Supreme Court of Victoria will come into effect from 30 January 2017. Consolidation and Modernisation The Court conducted a … allow Practice Notes to be kept up to date as practice develops over time. The Court's website has also been updated …
Funds in Court HRAC receives Public Advocate Award 2022
… The Funds in Court Human Rights Advisory Committee (HRAC) has been awarded the 2022 Public Advocate … to an organisation that has provided an outstanding contribution to improving the lives and outcomes for people … launched on 6 February 2023. The launch event was held online, and a full recording of the event is available …
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Forensic medicine and the Court
… Forensic medicine and the Supreme Court share a special relationship; in addition to it being the Court's 175 year … in the district. It also gave the coroner the power to commit a person for trial if they concluded that a death constituted a case of homicide. …
Reforming urgent business before the Court
… or during, proceedings to preserve the rights of parties or compel the undertaking of an action. Common examples include … removal of caveats over property. There can be significant consequences for affected people if such applications are …
Special message from the Chief Justice to lawyers admitted to practise on the papers in 2020
… Chief Justice Ferguson said the video message was a way to congratulate the 1,762 lawyers who had been admitted on the … year, and I have been moved by the way the profession has come together in support of one another,” her Honour said. … . … The Chief Justice of Victoria, Anne Ferguson, has released a special video message for the many lawyers who …
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Wills and deceased estates proceedings
… be an application made that requires a judicial officer's consideration after probate or administration has been … granted. This page provides information about processes relevant to Probate Office proceedings that are referred to a … start or defend legal proceedings in the Supreme Court is complex. It requires an understanding of the law and the …
How to apply for a grant of probate or administration
… estate. There are four ways to apply: Ask a lawyer to help you. Use a trustee company. Apply yourself (without a lawyer). If the estate is … assets and debts (like bank accounts, property, or loans) contact details for anyone named in the will. You don’t need …
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Property List
… Proceedings in relation to rights over real property are suitable for initiation in the Property List of the Common Law Division, including proceedings for summary … s 84 of the Property Law Act 1958 and should be read in conjunction with the Practice Note above. Information for …
Supreme Court celebrates National Volunteers Week
… Judges and Court staff have celebrated the vital contribution of volunteers who operate … to hear about her Honour's background and her pathway to becoming a judge. The students also had a chance to ask an …
Admission ceremonies on 21 June 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 …
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