New appointment to the Court of Appeal
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Justice Emilios Kyrou to the Court of Appeal. Mr Clark said Justice
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Courts
New Melbourne Magistrates’ Koori Court launched
Attorney-General Robert Clark yesterday joined Chief Magistrate Peter Lauritsen to launch the Melbourne Magistrates’ Koori Court. The new court is the eighth adult Magistrates’ Koori Court in Victoria, in which Koori elders and respected persons sit with the Magistrate as part of the sentencing process.
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Speech at the launch of Court Services Victoria
Today is an historic day. For the first time, Victoria now has an independent body, directed by the heads of
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Landmark reform commences for Victoria’s courts
A new era of independence for Victoria’s courts has begun today with the commencement of Court Services Victoria (CSV). CSV
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New appointment to the Magistrates’ Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Gregory Robinson to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr Robinson has been
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New laws to support court and judicial reforms
Legislation brought into Parliament this week by the Napthine Government will support a wide range of reforms relating to Victoria’s
Read moreWork begins on new Children’s Court facility in Broadmeadows
Attorney-General Robert Clark has today helped break ground on the new purpose-built Children’s Court building in Broadmeadows. Mr Clark said
Read moreFamily Drug Treatment Court to help get lives back on track
The Victorian Coalition Government is establishing Australia’s first Family Drug Treatment Court, to improve the safety and wellbeing of young
Read moreBudget strengthens Victoria’s justice system
• Victorian Coalition Government delivering improved court facilities • Additional staff to assist with personal safety intervention orders • Coalition
Read moreNew court complex for Shepparton
The 2014-15 Victorian State Budget will deliver a modern new court complex and facilities for Shepparton and the Hume region.
Read moreLabor’s contempt for victims of crime
The Labor Party has shown its contempt for victims of crime by defeating legislation in Parliament that would have simplified
Read moreNew appointment to the Magistrates’ Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Mary-Anne MacCallum to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr Clark said Ms
Read moreCoalition Government acts to limit vexatious litigation
The Victorian Coalition Government is delivering on its commitment to limit unjustified and costly claims brought by vexatious litigants. Attorney-General
Read moreNew appointment to the County Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Claire Quin to the County Court of Victoria. Mr Clark said Mrs
Read moreLegislation strengthens courts’ independence
New legislation to provide Victoria’s courts and tribunals with independent administration and support services has become law today. The Governor
Read moreNew law to simplify document disclosure in civil litigation
The Victorian Coalition Government yesterday brought legislation into Parliament to give courts greater powers to simplify and reduce the costs
Read moreVictoria’s courts achieve record clearance rate
Victoria’s courts are clearing cases at a record pace, despite having the largest number of new cases lodged in 10
Read moreBuilder named for Bendigo court precinct development
A builder has been appointed to undertake the redevelopment of the former Bull Street police station in the historic Bendigo
Read moreNew law to strengthen open justice begins tomorrow
New legislation that comes into operation tomorrow will strengthen and promote open justice in Victoria’s courts. Attorney-General Robert Clark said
Read moreNew appointments to the Magistrates’ Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Timothy Walsh to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr Clark said Mr
Read moreNew appointments to the Magistrates’ Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointments of Barry Schultz and Mark Stratmann to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr
Read moreNew appointment to the County Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Robert Dyer as a judge of the County Court. Mr Clark said
Read moreNew law to strengthen courts’ independence
The Victorian Coalition Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament to establish a new independent body to provide administrative services
Read moreNew appointment to the Court of Appeal
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of the Honourable Justice David Beach as a judge of the Court of
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Tradition and Reform in the Law
(Victoria Law Foundation/Melbourne University Law School Law Oration 2013, 3rd October 2013) The Oration discusses the importance of both tradition
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