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The sentence of Erin Patterson has been handed down. Justice Christopher Beale’s sentence of Erin Patterson was livestreamed and televised on Monday September 8.
A welcome ceremony for the Honourable Justice Lisa Hannon will be held on 19 September at 9:15am. Justice Hannon was appointed as a judge in the Common Law Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria, ...
This is a group proceeding (class action) brought on behalf of certain former and current members of the Transport Superannuation Fund (Transport Fund) administered by the Emergency Services ...
The plaintiffs, Belinda and Jack Cetnar, work in the education sector. They sought relief in relation to the State Government’s directions concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. A trial in this ...
This page is a list of Justice Stynes's speeches.
The Attorney-General announced the appointment on 17 December 2024. The Attorney-General, Jaclyn Symes, today announced that Justice Richard Niall will be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ...
The Honourable Justice Lesley Taylor has today been appointed as a judge in the Court of Appeal. Justice Taylor was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria in July 2018, sitting primarily ...
This Practice Note sets out the practice followed in Court of Appeal civil applications (including for leave to appeal) and appeals. This Practice Note was reissued on 14 April 2025, replacing the ...
Chief Justice Ferguson said the 2023 Silks were chosen from 80 applicants (59 men and 21 women) after a thorough consultation with the Victorian Bar, the broader profession, the Legal Services ...
Justice Elizabeth Hollingworth sentenced Codey Herrmann on 29 October 2019 to 36 years’ imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 30 years, for the murder and rape of Aiia Maasarwe.
The Honourable Justice Melinda Richards was appointed a judge of the Court of Appeal on 13 May 2025. Justice Richards was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria in April 2018. Her Honour ...