How to determine if a grant of probate or administration is required
… the persons entitled. Sometimes these tasks can be done informally, without requiring anything from the Court. In some … to as grants of representation) before these duties can be completed. … A grant of representation is a legal document … a grant). Some organisations, such as banks and insurance companies, may release money without sighting a grant if the …
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Resumption of Criminal Jury Trials
… now and 16 November and adjust the timeframe if that becomes necessary. The Courts have undertaken extensive work to prepare for the safe resumption of jury trials. The Courts have … Jury summonses will start to be sent to potential jurors in coming days. They will be accompanied by advice about the …
DPP v MHK
… and Justice Kaye) today allowed an appeal brought by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions against the … in the Trial Division to having done acts in preparation for, or planning, a terrorist act, contrary to s 101.6 of … Read the full judgment on AustLII More Supreme Court news … Read the judgment and summary. … DPP v MHK …
Respect and sexual harassment
… from Chief Justice in Response to Survey Findings We are committed to building safe, respectful, fair workplaces that … Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Dr Helen Szoke completed that review in April 2021 and her subsequent … to prevent sexual harassment, improve reporting and support for those who experience it, and increase awareness and …
2019-2021 Supreme Court Prize recipients honoured
… of Victoria's eight law schools. Three Exhibition Prizes for the best honours thesis were also awarded. Supreme Court … Ferguson, herself a former Supreme Court Prize recipient, commended the class of 2021. "The Supreme Court Prize is the … to seeing how they take our profession forward in the coming years," she said. … The Supreme Court congratulates …
Update to the profession - Criminal jury trials and other Criminal Division listings
… are 'legacy' cases, which were initiated in the Court before the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Two are listed … total of 170 pending matters, 110 began by way of standard committal (65%) and 60 began via the Court’s fast-track … remaining pending matters will be fixed for hearing upon completion of pre-trial case management processes, including …
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Update on jury trials
… health advice and in the best interests of the Victorian community. The Courts are pleased to announce that, as the … the resumption of several everyday activities within the community, a limited number of Melbourne-based criminal jury … the past few months the Courts have been working on plans for the safe resumption of jury trials. The Courts have …
Court of Appeal dismisses appeal by Legend International Holdings Inc.
… States of America. Its principal assets are shares in a company in Queensland and its main place of business is … to the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria for the liquidation of Legend. Legend then filed for … Read the full judgment on Austlii More Supreme Court news … CoA dismisses appeal by Legend International Holdings …
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Further changes to August COVID-19 restrictions - Message from the Chief Justice
… matters as possible remotely. Some matters may be adjourned for a period of time. A small number of jury trials which … pandemic for the benefit of the litigants and the broader community. “We are very conscious that these new … progress as many matters as possible for the benefit of the community during this unsettling time. “The health and …
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Judgment handed down in Bayley v The Queen
… to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 35 years for the rape and murder of Gillian Meagher. Whilst serving … Court fixed a new single non-parole period of 40 years, to commence 28 May 2015. Convictions for offences against GH … declined legal aid for his applications. More Supreme Court news … The Court fixes a new non parole period of 40 years. …
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