Judicial appointments
… The Court warmly welcomes the appointment of Justice Lisa Nichols to … Victoria. Both appointments are effective 29 September 2026. Justice Nichols was appointed to the Commercial Court …
Notice to the Profession - Launch of RedCrest-Probate - 1 July 2020
… evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Court on 30 March 2020 postponed the launch of RedCrest-Probate indefinitely. The Supreme Court has undergone enormous changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic … RedCrest-Probate information session on the Supreme Court’s website. Topics covered in the video include an introduction …
Searching court records and obtaining copies of documents
… searches can be performed to find out whether a person or company/organisation is a party to a civil or probate case … hyperlink. This will take you to the RedCrest-Search website, informing you of a successful validation. Click … of information information on Court Services Victoria's website . … Recent Trial Division judgments and sentences . …
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Shafiul Milky v The King [2024] VSCA 136
… of indecent assault, eight counts of sexual assault, and one count of sexual assault by compelling sexual touching. All six complainants were … engage in touching or penetration which was sexual and not warranted by a legitimate medical purpose during …
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Students gain an insight into the Court
… hosted six events, in-person and online, with VCE Legal Studies students from eight schools across Victoria … Forbes who gave invaluable insight into their work in the Common Law and Criminal Divisions. The Supreme Court extends a warm thanks to all the students and teachers who …
New practice note - personal injuries litigation
… issued a new practice note for personal injury proceedings commencing 1 July 2026. Practice Note SC CL 3 Personal Injuries Litigation … recorded at the start of 2020 and now represent around one-third of the Supreme Court's civil caseload. Responding …
Prepare an affidavit
… to an affidavit template and the cover sheet you need to complete for the exhibit (attachment to the affidavit) are … the court process. It may also save you time and money. Read the Practice Note for Self-Represented Litigants … that each paragraph follows on logically from the previous one keep it as brief as possible, but don't leave out …
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RedCrest-Probate updates
… page, next to any filing with the status of “Rejected”, “Completed”, “Advertised” or “Re-advertised” a new “Archive” … has been updated to present two options. One to advertise a new application, and one to complete an application already advertised Clicking …
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Remarks by the Honourable Chief Justice Niall at the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner Symposium, Melbourne
… 14 September 2026 Good morning and welcome. I would like to start by … Thank you to the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner for organising this event, and to Keri-anne Millard for … of the parties is going to be an important ingredient of success. It is hard to measure the success and …
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Class action trials begin
… or related circumstances. Each action is represented by one of two lead plaintiffs but there can be anywhere from a … class action trials starting on the same day – something no one can remember seeing before.” All three judge-alone … also claim that Nuix made public announcements after it commenced trading on the ASX in connection with its revenue …
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