VR Mentions
Week of 04 August 2025

Kanongataa v Godfrey Hirst Aust Pty Ltd [2025] VCC 1070 (1 August 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE PURCELL)

Richter v Driscoll (2016) 51 VR 95
(Ashley, Osborn and Kaye JJA)

Petkovski v Galletti [1994] 1 VR 436
(Brooking, Southwell and Teague JJ)

Ritchie (a pseudonym) v Morvarid (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 959 (31 July 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE PILLAY)

Matsoukatidou v Yarra Ranges Council (2017) 51 VR 624
(Bell J)

Koltounov v Van Niekerk [2025] VCC 1030 (1 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE SANGER)

Tomasevic v Travaglini (2007) 17 VR 100
(Bell J)

Roberts v Harkness (2018) 57 VR 334
(Maxwell P, Beach and Niall JJA)

Roberts v Harkness (2018) 85 MVR 314
(Maxwell P, Beach and Niall JJA)

Silson v O’Connell [2025] VSC 470 (1 August 2025)
(Quigley J)

Victoria Police Toll Enforcement v Taha (2013) 49 VR 1
(Nettle, Tate and Osborn JJA)

Slaveski v Smith (2012) 34 VR 206
(Warren CJ, Nettle and Redlich JJA)

De Simone v Bevnol Constructions and Developments (No 2) (2010) 30 VR 211
(Redlich and Hansen JJA)

CDPP v Parkinson [2025] VCC 1082 (4 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BRECKWEG)

Nguyen v The Queen (2011) 31 VR 673
(Maxwell P and Redlich JA)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

DPP v Ellingson (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 1080 (29 July 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE ENGLISH)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

DPP v White [2025] VCC 1085 (4 August 2025)
(His Honour Judge Trapnell)

Rodriguez v DPP (Cth) (2013) 40 VR 436
(Warren CJ and Redlich JA)

Boulton v The Queen (2014) 46 VR 308
(Maxwell P, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Osborn JJA)

Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) v Thomas, Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) v Wu (2016) 53 VR 546
(Redlich, Santamaria and McLeish JJA)

In the matter of an application by Aiden Davis (a pseudonym) (No 2) [2025] VSC 450 (4 August 2025)

Luxmore Pty Ltd v Hydedale Pty Ltd (2008) 20 VR 481
(Maxwell P and Kellam JA)

CDirector of Public Prosecutions v Brady (costs) (2019) 58 VR 628
(Hollingworth J)

R v Garth (2008) 21 VR 203
(Maxwell P, Nettle and Weinberg JJA)

Perkins v County Court of Victoria (2000) 2 VR 246
(Phillips, Charles and Buchanan, Jj.A)

R v Watt; Ex parte Slade [1912] VLR 225
(MADDEN, C.J., HODGES, J., and CUSSEN, J.)

Grimwade v Meagher & Ors [1995] 1 VR 446

Health Ombudsman v NMS [2025] QCAT 240 (18 June 2025 (decision) 25 July 2025 (reasons))
(Judicial Member Jones, Assisted by:, Dr W Grigg, Mr P Garcia, Ms L J Michel)

R v Tsiaras [1996] 1 VR 398
(Charles and Callaway JJA; Vincent AJA)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

O’Neale v Hume (Building and Property) [2025] VCAT 691 (31 July 2025)
(I Lulham, Deputy President)

State Electricity Commission of Victoria v Rabel [1998] 1 VR 102
(Tadgell, Ormiston and Phillips JJA)

Integrated Technologies Australia Pty Ltd v Wai Sing Lai (Building and Property) [2025] VCAT 696 (4 August 2025)
(I Lulham, Deputy President)

Selinda Maduranjaan Perera Gardi Hewapanna Meringnage v Interstate Enterprises Pty Ltd T/A Tecside Group and Ors (according to the schedule attached) and Attorney-General Of Victoria (2020) 60 VR 361
(Tate, Niall and Emerton JJA)

THE KING v MILLEN [2025] QCA 135 (29 JULY 2025)
(MULLINS P, BRADLEY JA, DOYLE JA)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

IP Property Botany Street Pty Ltd v Territory Planning Authority [2025] ACTSC 346 (5 August 2025)
(Muller AJ)

Perry v Smith (1876) 27 VLR 66
(WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.)

Weigall Constructions Pty Ltd v Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works [1972] VR 781
(PAPE, J)

Sherlock v Lloyd (2010) 27 VR 434
(Maxwell P, Ashley JA and Byrne AJA)

DPP v Mussa [2025] ACTSC 342 (31 July 2025)
(Taylor J)

DPP v Karazisis (2010) 31 VR 634
(Warren CJ, Maxwell P, Ashley, Redlich and Weinberg JJA)

DPP v Hosseini (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 797 (12 June 2025)
(His Honour Judge Cahill)

Berichon v The Queen (2013) 40 VR 490
(Redlich and Priest JJA and Robson AJA)

Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, in the matter of Golding [2025] FedCFamC2G 1189 (29 July 2025)
(JUDGE CORBETT)

Butler v Fairclough [1917] VLR 175
([Coram GRIFFITH, C.J., BARTON, ISAACS, GAVAN DUFFY, AND RICH, JJ.])

Butler v Fairclough [1917] VR 175
([Coram GRIFFITH, C.J., BARTON, ISAACS, GAVAN DUFFY, AND RICH, JJ.])

Re Kotabi Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 471 (5 August 2025)
(Gobbo AsJ)

Werden v Legal Services Board (2012) 36 VR 637
(Redlich and Tate JJA)

Tomasevic v Travaglini (2007) 17 VR 100
(Bell J)

Bougainville Copper Limited v RTG Mining and anor (Transcript Ruling) (2018) 56 VR 129
(Mukhtar AsJ)

Opposition by Sandoz AG to registration of trade mark application number [2025] ATMO 152 (1 August 2025)
([1999] ATMO 8 (Hearing Officer T Williams). Delegates have encountered Similar circumstances and submissions in)

Re Hicks' Trade Mark (1876) 22 VLR 636
(HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.)

Ting SONG v Yuxuan Yang [2025] ATMO 150 (31 July 2025)

Re Hicks' Trade Mark (1876) 22 VLR 636
(HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.)

Borel v Adams [2025] VCC 965 (5 August 2025)
(His Honour Judge Pillay)

Benbrika v The Queen (2010) 29 VR 593
(Maxwell P, Nettle and Weinberg JJA)

In the matter of C&V Engineering Co Pty Ltd and Pizzolato Nominees Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 857 (04 August 2025)
(Black J)

Cappelleri v Cappelleri (2024) 77 VR 126
(Emerton P; McLeish and Macaulay JJA)

MJZP v Director-General of Security [2025] HCA 26 (6 August 2025)
(GAGELER CJ, GORDON, EDELMAN, STEWARD, GLEESON, JAGOT AND BEECH‑JONES JJ)

Haddara v The Queen (2014) 43 VR 53
(Redlich, Weinberg and Priest JJA)

DPP v Malual [2025] VCC 946 (3 July 2025)
(Her Honour Judge Hawkins)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

R v Mills [1998] 4 VR 235
(Phillips CJ; Charles and Batt JJA)

Azzopardi v The Queen (2011) 35 VR 43
(Redlich JA, Coghlan and Macaulay Ajja)

CDPP v Buck (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 803 (10 June 2025)
(Karapanagiotidis)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

DPP v Ritter (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 1014 (17 July 2025)
(Karapanagiotidis)

Brown v the Queen 59 VR 424
(Maxwell P, Priest, Kaye, T Forrest and Emerton JJA)

DPP v Pualic [2025] VSCA 178 (6 August 2025)
(EMERTON P, KENNEDY and ORR JJA)

DPP v Karazisis (2010) 31 VR 634
(Warren CJ, Maxwell P, Ashley, Redlich and Weinberg JJA)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

Brown v the Queen (2019) 59 VR 462
(Maxwell P, Priest, Kaye, T Forrest and Emerton JJA)

Brown v the Queen 59 VR 424
(Maxwell P, Priest, Kaye, T Forrest and Emerton JJA)

Felicite v The Queen (2011) 37 VR 329
(Redlich and Harper JJA and Robson AJA)

GROUNDED CONSTRUCTION GROUP PTY LTD -v- KW CIVIL & CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD [2025] WASC 307 (6 AUGUST 2025)
(LUNDBERG J)

Mibor Investments Pty Ltd v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [1994] 2 VR 290
(Hayne J)

Sceam Construction Pty Ltd v Clyne (2021) 64 VR 404
(Ferguson CJ; Sifris and Walker JJA)

POLAND -v- HEDLEY [No 7] [2025] WASC 309 (6 AUGUST 2025)
(HOWARD J)

Defteros v Google Inc (2017) 54 VR 592
(John Dixon J)

Uber Technologies Incorporated (4849283) & Ors (according to the attached Schedule) v NICOS Andrianakis (2020) 61 VR 580
(Niall, Hargrave and Emerton JJA)

Christina Sawyer v Wards Accounting Group Pty Ltd [2025] FWCFB 167 (5 AUGUST 2025)
(VICE PRESIDENT GIBIAN, DEPUTY PRESIDENT SAUNDERS, DEPUTY PRESIDENT GRAYSON)

Quinn v Jack Chia (Australia) Ltd [1992] 1 VR 567
(Ashley J)

DPP v Jacob [2025] VCC 861 (20 June 2025)
(Karapanagiotidis)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

Azzopardi v The Queen (2011) 35 VR 43
(Redlich JA, Coghlan and Macaulay Ajja)

DPP v Al-Mandalawy [2025] VCC 813 (13 June 2025)
(Karapanagiotidis)

Boulton v The Queen (2014) 46 VR 308
(Maxwell P, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Osborn JJA)

Berichon v The Queen (2013) 40 VR 490
(Redlich and Priest JJA and Robson AJA)

Gee v University of Tasmania [2025] TASSC 36 (6 August 2025)
(Brett J)

In the Will Of (1876) 23 VLR 197
(HOOD, J.)

CDPP v Te Kiri [2025] VCC 749 (5 June 2025)
(Karapanagiotidis)

DPP (Cth) v Gregory (2011) 34 VR 1
(Warren CJ, Redlich JA and Ross AJA)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

Guden v The Queen (2010) 28 VR 288
(Maxwell P, Bongiorno JA and Beach AJA)

CDPP v Parviainen [2024] VCC 1107 (4 August 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE MEREDITH)

DPP (Cth) v Gregory (2011) 34 VR 1
(Warren CJ, Redlich JA and Ross AJA)

Farrugia v The Queen (2011) 32 VR 140
(Redlich and Bongiorno JJA)

Feetham v The King [2025] VSCA 179 (7 August 2025)
(EMERTON P, BOYCE and ORR JJA)

R v Chatzidimitriou (2000) 1 VR 493
(Phillips and Callaway, Jj.A and Cummins, A.J.A)

The Export-Import Bank of China v CSTT Co Holdings Pte Ltd [2025] VSC 475 (6 August 2025)
(Delany J)

Lederberger v Mediterranean Olives Financial Pty Ltd (2012) 38 VR 509
(Nettle, Redlich JJA and Beach AJA)

Geelong Building Society (in liq) v Encel [1996] 1 VR 594
(Tadgell, Ormiston and Ashley JJ)

Brick and Pipe Industries Ltd v Occidental Life Nominees Pty Ltd [1992] 2 VR 279
(Ormiston J , McGarvie , Marks and Beach JJ)

DPP v Greer (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 852 (18 June 2025)
(Karapanagiotidis)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

374, 376 New South Head Road Pty Ltd v SMLXL Projects (NSW) Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 886 (30 July 2025)
(Williams J)

Fullinfaw v Neil Fletcher Design (2019) 57 VR 169
(Garde J)

CDM22 v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs [2025] FedCFamC2G 1018 (6 August 2025)
(JUDGE EGAN)

Tomasevic v Travaglini (2007) 17 VR 100
(Bell J)

JH [2025] QCAT 295 (23 July 2025)
(Member Taylor)

Victoria Police Toll Enforcement v Taha (2013) 49 VR 1
(Nettle, Tate and Osborn JJA)

DPP v Smith [2025] VCC 1105 (6 August 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE CAHILL)

Boulton v The Queen (2014) 46 VR 308
(Maxwell P, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Osborn JJA)

R v Piacentino (2007) 15 VR 501
(Buchanan, Vincent, Eames, Nettle and Redlich JJA)

Qinao Lianchuang (Zhuhai) Development Co. Ltd v Shandong Yulong Gold Co. Ltd [2025] FCA 912 (18 July 2025)
(CHEESEMAN J)

IMC Aviation Solutions Pty Ltd v Altain Khuder LLC (2011) 38 VR 303
(Warren CJ and Hansen JA and Kyrou AJA)

R v DCQ [2025] QCA 146 (8 August 2025)
(Bowskill CJ and Bond JA and Callaghan J)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

SafeWork NSW v Garben; SafeWork NSW v Stevens; SafeWork NSW v Crestville Holdings Pty Ltd [2025] NSWDC 302 (08 August 2025)
(Strathdee DCJ)

Orbit Drilling v The Queen (2012) 35 VR 399
(Maxwell P, Bongiorno JA and Kyrou AJA)

SafeWork NSW v Aria Carpentry and Construction Pty Ltd [2025] NSWDC 301 (08 August 2025)
(Strathdee DCJ)

Orbit Drilling v The Queen (2012) 35 VR 399
(Maxwell P, Bongiorno JA and Kyrou AJA)

SafeWork NSW v Tiger Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd [2025] NSWDC 300 (08 August 2025)
(Strathdee DCJ)

Orbit Drilling v The Queen (2012) 35 VR 399
(Maxwell P, Bongiorno JA and Kyrou AJA)

Kitoko v Sydney Local Health District [2025] FCA 914 (8 August 2025)
(SHARIFF J)

Ansett Transport Industries (Operations) v Australian Federation of Air Pilots (No 2) [1991] 2 VR 636
(Brooking J)

LK Smith Holdings Pty Ltd & ors v FJA Holdings Pty Ltd & anor [2025] QSC 182 (8 August 2025)
(Muir J)

Ogilvie v Adams [1981] VR 1041
(FULLAGAR, J)

DPP v Leese & Anor [2025] VCC 1081 (30 July 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE JOHNS)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

Buckley v The Queen (2022) 71 VR 218
(Maxwell P; T Forrest JA)

Lacy v VWA [2025] VCC 1126 (8 August 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE GINNANE)

Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Nettle JJA)

INGRAM v INGRAM [1996] 2 VR 435
(Brooking, Charles and Callaway JJA)

Tasevska v Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd (Ruling) [2025] VCC 1018 (24 July 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE MYERS)

PQ v Australian Red Cross Society [1992] 1 VR 19
(McGarvie J)

Rivera v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 999 (22 July 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE MYERS)

Barwon Spinners Pty Ltd & Ors v Podolak (2005) 14 VR 622
(Ormiston, Chernov & Phillips Jj.A)

SafeWork NSW v Tattam Express Pty Ltd [2025] NSWIC 7 (08 August 2025)
(Paingakulam J)

R v ACR Roofing Pty Ltd (2004) 11 VR 187
(ORMISTON, VINCENT and NETTLE, JJ.A.)

IGA Retail Services Pty Ltd v Minister for Planning [2025] VSCA 180 (7 August 2025)
(Niall CJ, Emerton P, Richards JA)

East Melbourne Group Inc v Minister for Planning (2008) 23 VR 605
(Warren CJ, Ashley and Redlich JJA)

Grollo Australia v Minister for Planning and Urban Growth and Development [1993] 1 VR 627
(Brooking J)

East Melbourne Group Inc v Minister for Planning (2005) 12 VR 448
(Morris J)

Bare v Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (2015) 48 VR 129
(Warren CJ; Tate and Santamaria JJA)

Moreno & Moreno [2025] FedCFamC1F 304 (9 May 2025)
(MCNAB J)

Sandhurst Mutual Permanent Investment Building Society v Gissing (1876) 15 VLR 329
(HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.)

McMahon v Swan [1924] VLR 397
(WEIGALL, A.-J.)

DPP v White (a pseudonym) & Ors [2025] VCC 925 (27 June 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE HOGAN)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

Markovic v The Queen (2010) 30 VR 589
(Maxwell P, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Weinberg JJA)

Santos v Fluor [2025] QSC 184 (8 August 2025)
(Freeburn J)

JLW (Vic) v Tsiloglou [1994] 1 VR 237
(Brooking, Tadgell and Jd Phillips JJ)

Nicholls v Stamer [1980] VR 479
(BROOKING, J)

R v Loguancio (2000) 1 VR 235
(Tadgell, Callaway and Buchanan, Jj.A)

Wenco Industrial Pty Ltd v WW Industries Pty Ltd (2009) 25 VR 119
(Redlich and Bongiorno JJA and Beach AJA)

Fletcher Construction Australia Ltd v Lines MacFarlane & Marshall Pty Ltd (No 2) (2002) 6 VR 1
(Charles, Buchanan and Chernov, Jj.A)

John Holland Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd v Kvaerner R J Brown Pty Ltd [1996] 8 VR 681

MWH Australia Pty Ltd v Wynton Stone Australia Pty Ltd (in liq) (2010) 31 VR 575
(Warren CJ, Buchanan and Nettle JJA)

R v AM [2025] NSWDC 296 (05 June 2025)
(Fitzsimmons SC DCJ)

R v Storey [1998] 1 VR 359
(Winneke P; Brooking, Hayne and Callaway JJA; Southwell AJA)

Clarkson v The Queen (2011) 32 VR 361
(Maxwell ACJ, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Harper JJA)

Warren v Energy Safe Victoria [2025] VSCA 182 (8 August 2025)
(Kidd JA)

James v English (2023) 69 VR 451
(Priest and T Forrest JJA)

LB v Secretary, NSW Department of Education [2025] NSWSC 892 (08 August 2025)
(McGrath J)

Hubbard Association of Scientologists International v Anderson and Just [1972] VR 340
(SMITH, LITTLE and GOWANS, JJ)

McGrath v Dobie (1876) 16 VLR 646
(HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.)