Probate Office – Affidavit of Due Execution by a Non-Signing Witness
… the witnesses who signed the will. This affidavit should be completed by a person who was present when the will was … before it was signed; the will consists of more than one page and information is needed to confirm that all pages … you what information you should provide or assist you to complete them. If you need assistance, you should obtain …
Sportsbet Group Proceeding (Class Action)
… (class action) brought on behalf of persons who placed one or more bets using Sportsbet’s ‘ Fast Code service’ from … trial of the proceeding will begin on Monday 3, August 2026 at 10:30am before the Honourable Justice Craig and is … (AEDT) on 13 February 2026 . To opt out, you must either: complete the online opt out notice ; or complete the opt out …
Court orders - general information
… rights of the parties and/or directing what needs to be done. An authenticated order is a formal document which … themselves by signing the document, or the Prothonotary or one of their deputies may authenticate it by reference to … the Court is set out below. You can also see templates of commonly made orders and more specific information about …
Statement from the Chief Justice
… Justice Richard Niall Chair of Courts Council 2 March 2026 The courts are committed to working with journalists to … and provide onsite offices for media. This month alone, the Supreme Court and County Court hosted trainee … decision of the courts and VCAT were published on public websites last year. You only need to click on a news site or …
New Practice Note and Judicial Guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence
… its use, while detailing the risks Court users should be aware of when using AI to prepare Court documents, and the steps they should take to ensure that information is complete, accurate, and relevant to the case. “Court users … of AI tools and the potential sanctions for legal practitioners who rely on unverified AI outputs. The Judicial …
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Probate Office – Request to amend a grant of representation
… the grant needs to be changed or corrected. The form may be completed by: the executor or administrator of the estate; … where a grant needs to be amended after it has been issued. Common examples include: the deceased's name was recorded … discover that an asset is held in a different name to the one recorded in the grant. … If the grant needs to be …
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Lawyers of the future
… this internship experience has affirmed my drive towards working with and around the law,” she said. “While … those from either culturally diverse backgrounds, those who come from families with no prior connection to the law, or … As part of the three-week program, students spent one week at the Victorian Bar, as well as two weeks in …
President Orr outlines her commitment to the community
… of Appeal President Justice Rowena Orr has outlined her commitment to intellectual rigour, serving the community, … including High Court Justices Michelle Gordon and Simon Steward and former Chief Justice of Victoria Anne Ferguson. … myself what kind of President do I want to be? And it is one with a deep commitment to intellectual rigour, to …
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Flex Commissions Group Proceeding (Class Action) - Macquarie Leasing
… 2013 to 31 October 2018, with respect to which a “flex commission” was paid to the car dealer. The claim alleges … that the terms of those car loans relating to the “flex commissions” constituted “unfair conduct” for the purposes … of Objection’ form available at Maurice Blackburn's website ; and email it to Maurice Blackburn Lawyers at …
Lawyer-Client Costs Disputes
… Legal Practice Act 1996 applies. … The Supreme Court uses a combination of in-person, hybrid and online mediations. The … adopted to determine the mode of mediations. All practitioners and parties should familiarise themselves with the … where you first engaged your lawyer after 1 July 2008. Be aware that if you apply to the Costs Court, the Court may …
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