The Honourable Justice Dixon retires
… was the judge in charge of the Major Torts list in the Common Law Division which included defamation and media law … Saturday. His Honour was appointed Principal Judge of the Common Law Division in 2018, a role he held until August of … as a judge in charge of this list. Justice Dixon has been appointed as a reserve judge of the Supreme Court. His …
RedCrest-Probate information sessions
… From 15 April 2020 the Court will enable electronic filing (eFiling) of all applications filed … will be issued electronically, with applications and documents no longer accepted in person or by post. The Court … covered the benefits of eFiling, including the ability to: complete and pay for an application online save applications …
Video: Request a review of a solicitor's bill
… REQUEST A REVIEW OF A SOLICITOR'S BILL Are you a self-represented litigant who wants to request a review of your … If you are unhappy with your solicitor's bill, you are entitled to request a review through either the Costs Court or the Legal Services Commissioner. This video explores the process of a review …
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Costs Rule Changes from 1 January 2025
… on time costing. The Supreme Court (Chapter I Costs Amendment) Rules 2024 can be found here and will come into operation on 1 January 2025. A Practice Note accompanying the change will follow shortly. The Court is …
Advertising on RedCrest-Probate
… now be done on RedCrest-Probate: Advertising a notice of intention to apply. Re-advertising a notice (if required). Searching advertisements published in the last three years. The changes made … process, removing the need for the same information to be entered in two different systems. It allows users to save …
Easing July lockdown restrictions - Message from the Chief Justice
… in-person and remote hearings will continue in the courts. Density limits will apply in court buildings other than … operations of the Courts and VCAT each and every day has enabled us to continue hearing matters for the benefit of the Victorian community,” Chief Justice Ferguson said. “We are deeply …
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Changes to Registry process
… From 6 November 2023 some documents filed by parties on RedCrest in civil proceedings in the Trial Division will no longer be checked for compliance with certain formalities. These documents … to review all other documents filed with the Court for compliance. It remains the responsibility of practitioners …
R v Natale [2019] VSC 30
… Justice Lesley Taylor has sentenced Domenico Natale to four years and six months’ imprisonment, …
Judicial Registrar appointments
… expressions of interest from qualified persons for appointment as a judicial registrar of the Supreme Court. Positions … of the Court, appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Attorney-General. There are currently … Judicial Registrar – Criminal Division Judicial Registrar - Commercial FURTHER INFORMATION The positions are located in …
The 2022 Julie-Dodds-Streeton KC Report
… On 14 July 2020, the Attorney-General of Victoria and the Chief Justice of the Supreme … Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Dr Helen Szoke completed that review and her final report in April 2021 . Recommendation 4 from Dr Szoke’s Report was for Court Services …
Due to a scheduled update RedCrest services will be unavailable between 8pm to 8.30pm Wednesday 1 April 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.