Judgment handed down in Roger Ward (a pseudonym) v The Queen
… The Court of Appeal today dismissed appeals against conviction and sentence for sex … trial, the prosecutor invited the jury to employ [their] common experience in assessing J's answers. Having reviewed … Honours said: [T]he cross-examination of a child complainant in a case such as this is a task of considerable …
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Judgment handed down in The Chief Commissioner of Police v Nikolic
… and Justice Kaye] today allowed an appeal by the Chief Commissioner of Police against a Supreme Court decision made in June 2016 which quashed an 'exclusion order' made by the Commissioner against Mr Nikolic. The exclusion order, made …
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Admissions
… ADMISSION TO PRACTISE AS AN AUSTRALIAN LAWYER The Victorian … the eligibility of individual applicants and issues compliance certificates for admission to the Australian … Ceremonies webpage. Compliance certificates On 31 March 2026, VLAB gave us copies of compliance certificates for …
Explainer: Civil courtroom
… about the role each person plays in a civil courtroom. In this photo of a civil courtroom, you can see the view from the … the judge, while solicitors are usually seated directly opposite and face the body of the courtroom. The plaintiff’s … (or money) to be awarded. There are usually no juries in commercial trials. 6 – Witnesses Witnesses give evidence …
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Changes to civil court fees
… The Attorney General issued a Regulatory Impact Statement in June proposing new … structure. The new regulations have now been made and will commence on 30 September 2018, replacing the current … estate and you wish to pay the Standard fee, you must complete and submit the Application for Standard or …
Advice on the use of face masks in Supreme Court buildings
… where people are able to maintain 1.5 metres physical distance. Exemptions include: Where the nature of a person’s … if a person has breathing difficulties. A person is communicating with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing … Court. Further information can be accessed on the DHHS website . The health and safety of judicial officers, staff, …
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Lawyers of the future
… Diversity Internship, launched by the Victorian Bar this year, paved the way for the students to spend a week in … those from either culturally diverse backgrounds, those who come from families with no prior connection to the law, or … Irving’s chambers, said the internship had reinforced her commitment to pursuing a career in law. “This experience …
Judgment handed down in DPP v Darren Weston
… and for recklessly causing injury to the infant's older sister, aged three. The victims were the children of Mr … Weston, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 15 months. The Court of Appeal resentenced him to four years' imprisonment, with a non-parole period of two years and six …
Legal reference material
… Find information on Court rules, Practice Notes and Registrar's Notes in the Law and Practice section of this website. Legislation Commonwealth legislation If you know the title of the …
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Free and low-cost legal help
… Victoria Offers a free Find Your Lawyer referral service . Complete the referral form on their website and receive a letter referring you for a free 30 minute consultation with a lawyer. You can use this consultation to determine the nature of your legal issue, …
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