VR Mentions
Week of 10 March 2025

Published 17 March 2025

Cases and decisions citing the Victorian Reports and Victorian Law Reports

The following list extracts all known citations by Australian and selected international courts of decisions published in the Victorian Reports or Victorian Law Reports. This information is extracted from the JADE Knowledge Graph and is published in this blog each week. Users of the Victorian Reports website are able to see these citations in near real time in the margin or at the top of the page of each cited report.

There were 50 mentions of Victorian Reports and Victorian Law Reports in the period from 10 March 2025 to 16 March 2025.

Mentions


  1. Sorati & Anor v Sorati [2025] QSC 14 (31 January 2025)
    (Justice Callaghan)

    mentions

    Bailey v Bailey [1924] VLR 294
    ([Coram KNOX, C.J., ISAACS, GAVAN DUFFY, RICH AND STARKE, JJ.])


  2. WAG Petfoods Pty Ltd v Watch and Grow Food Co Pty Ltd [2025] ATMO 51 (6 March 2025)
    (Louise Tuohy)

    mentions

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


  3. Elite Fitness LC Pty Ltd v Velvet Publications PTY LTD [2025] ATMO 49 (4 March 2025)
    (Anne Makrigiorgos)

    mentions

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


  4. DPP v Whitehead [2025] VCC 225 (19 February 2025)
    (His Honour Judge Rozen)

    mentions

    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)

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


  5. Director of Public Prosecutions v Zheng [2025] VSC 76 (7 March 2025)
    (Gorton J)

    mentions

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

    Smith v The Queen (2013) 39 VR 336
    (Harper, Priest and Coghlan JJA)

    Nash v The Queen (2013) 40 VR 134
    (Maxwell P, Priest and Coghlan JJA)


  6. Basu & Misra [2025] FedCFamC1A 35 (7 March 2025)
    (MCCLELLAND DCJ)

    mentions

    State of Victoria v Bacon [1998] 4 VR 269
    (Winneke P; Ormiston and Phillips JJA)

    HJ Heinz Company Australia v Turner [1998] 4 VR 872
    (Winneke P; Callaway and Buchanan JJA)

    Kyriackou v Law Institute of Victoria Ltd (2014) 45 VR 540
    (Warren CJ, Osborn JA and Ginnane AJA)


  7. DPP v Kingston [2025] ACTSC 70 (28 February 2025)
    (Loukas-Karlsson J)

    mentions

    R v Rajakaruna (No 2) (2006) 15 VR 592
    (Callaway and Redlich, Jj.A and Smith, A.J.A)

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

    R v Barrett (2007) 16 VR 240
    (Maxwell P, Eames JA and Habersberger AJA)


  8. DPP v Chadha [2025] VCC 222 (3 March 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE DEMPSEY)

    mentions

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

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

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


  9. Edmunds v The King [2025] VSCA 31 (11 March 2025)
    (EMERTON P, TAYLOR JA and KIDD AJA)

    mentions

    R v Kear [1997] 2 VR 555
    (Tadgell, Ormiston and Phillips JJA)

    R v Yasso (2004) 10 VR 466
    (Charles, Batt and Vincent, Jj.A)

    R v Lane [1983] 2 VR 449462


  10. BAIN & ANOR v INGHAM & ANOR [2025] SASC 22 (28 February 2025)
    (Judgment of the Honourable Auxiliary Associate Justice Flourentzou)

    mentions

    Grey v Harrison [1997] 2 VR 359
    (Tadgell, Charles and Callaway JJA)


  11. Yu v Lu [2025] NSWDC 51 (25 February 2025)
    (Andronos SC DCJ)

    mentions

    Transport Industries Insurance Co Ltd v Longmuir [1997] 1 VR 125
    (Winneke P; Tadgell and Phillips JJA)

    Nolan v Nolan (2003) 10 VR 626
    (Dodds-Streeton J)

    Commonwealth v Clark [1994] 2 VR 333
    (Fullagar, Marks and Ormiston JJ)


  12. Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu [2025] HCA 6 (12 March 2025)
    (GAGELER CJ, GORDON, EDELMAN, STEWARD, GLEESON, JAGOT AND BEECH‑JONES JJ)

    mentions

    Chirnside v Registrar of Titles [1921] VLR 406
    (MANN, J.)

    Melbourne Corporation v Barry [1923] VLR 141
    ([Coram KNOX, C.J., ISAACS AND HIGGINS, JJ.])


  13. Bogan v The Estate of Peter John Smedley (Deceased) [2025] HCA 7 (12 March 2025)
    (GAGELER CJ, GORDON, EDELMAN, STEWARD, GLEESON, JAGOT AND BEECH‑JONES JJ)

    mentions

    Bogan v The Estate of Peter John Smedley (Deceased) (2023) 72 VR 394
    (Ferguson CJ; Niall and Macaulay JJA)

    Citation removed (2021) 69 VR 28


  14. New v R [2025] NSWCCA 32 (12 March 2025)
    (Mitchelmore JA at [1], Fagan J at [20], Dhanji J at [117])

    mentions

    R v Thomas (No 3) (2006) 14 VR 512
    (Maxwell, P., Buchanan and Vincent, Jj.A)


  15. R v LONG [2025] NSWDC 32 (07 March 2025)
    (Lerve DCJ)

    mentions

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


  16. R v Wal Wal [2025] QSC 37 (12 March 2025)
    (Crowley J)

    mentions

    R v Ciantar (2006) 16 VR 26
    (Warren, C.J, Chernov, Nettle, Neave and Redlich, Jj.A)


  17. Re Norris; Lindsay v Howie [2025] VSC 85 (11 March 2025)
    (GRAY J)

    mentions

    Re Trethewey (2002) 4 VR 406
    (Beach, J. J)

    Veall v Veall (2015) 46 VR 123
    (Santamaria, Beach and Kyrou JJA)


  18. Paramount Investments Group Pty Ltd vs Club Fogolar Furlan Melbourne [2025] VSC 90 (12 March 2025)
    (Croft J)

    mentions

    Lysaght Building Solutions Pty Ltd v Blanalko Pty Ltd (2013) 42 VR 27
    (Warren CJ, Nettle and Neave JJA)

    Spurling v Development Underwriting (Vic) Pty Ltd [1973] VR 1
    (STEPHEN, J)

    Whitehorse City Council v Golden Ridge Investments Pty Ltd (2005) 13 VR 275
    (Warren, C.J, Buchanan, J.A, and Osborn, A.J.A)

    Hoskin v Greater Bendigo City Council (2015) 48 VR 715
    (Warren CJ, Osborn and Santamaria JJA)

    Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria v Lal (2009) 23 VR 702
    (Maxwell P, Weinberg JA and Kyrou AJA)

    Jam Factory v Sunny Paradise [1989] VR 584
    (Ormiston J)

    Secretary to the Department of Premier and Cabinet v Hulls [1999] 3 VR 331
    (TADGELL, PHILLIPS and BATT, JJ.A.)

    Myers v Medical Practitioners' Board of Victoria (2007) 18 VR 48
    (Warren CJ, Chernov JA and Bell AJA)

    Club Fogolar Furlan Melbourne v Paramount Investments Group Pty Ltd (2024) 74 VR 460
    (Croft J)

    Karakatsanis v Racing Victoria Ltd (2013) 42 VR 176
    (Osborn and Beach JJA)

    Cosmopolitan Hotel (Vic) Pty Ltd v Crown Melbourne Ltd (2014) 45 VR 771
    (Warren CJ, Whelan and Santamaria JJA)

    Transport Accident Commission v Hoffman [1989] VR 197
    (Young Cj McGarvie and O'Bryan JJ)

    S v Crimes Compensation Tribunal [1998] 1 VR 83
    (Phillips and Callaway JJA; Hedigan AJA)

    Footscray City College v Ruzicka (2007) 16 VR 498
    (Warren CJ, Maxwell, P and Chernov JA)

    DPP v Leys (2012) 44 VR 1
    (Redlich and Tate JJA and T Forrest AJA)

    Ivanka Pravidur v Scental Pacific (2010) 28 VR 60
    (Neave and Redlich JJA and Habersberger AJA)

    Transport Accident Commission v Bausch [1998] 4 VR 249
    (Tadgell, Batt and Buchanan JJA)

    Macedon Ranges Shire Council v Romsey Hotel Pty Ltd (2008) 19 VR 422
    (Warren CJ, Maxwell P and Osborn AJA)

    Masters v McCubbery [1996] 1 VR 635
    (Winneke P , Ormiston and Callaway JJA)

    Lafranchi v Transport Accident Commission (2006) 14 VR 359
    (Maxwell, P., Neave, J.A and Mandie, A.J.A)

    Director of Public Prosecutions v Edwards (2012) 44 VR 114
    (Warren CJ, Weinberg JA and Williams AJA)

    Direct Food Supplies (Victoria) v DLV [1975] VR 358
    (STARKE, J)

    Maleckas (LKQ) v Secretary, Department of Justice (2011) 34 VR 23
    (Kyrou J)

    Klewet Pty Ltd v Lansdown [1989] VR 969
    (Ormiston J)

    PBU & NJE v Mental Health Tribunal (2018) 56 VR 141
    (Bell J)


  19. Hungry Hampers Catering v Rossington [2025] VSC 84 (12 March 2025)
    (K Judd J)

    mentions

    Yirga-Denbu v VWA (2018) 57 VR 545
    (Priest, Beach and Niall JJA)

    Ajinvan Pty Ltd v Fry (2001) 3 VR 644
    (Ormiston, Phillips and Batt, Jj.A)

    Lianos v Inner and Eastern Health Care Network (2001) 3 VR 136
    (Tadgell, Batt and Chernov, Jj.A)


  20. R v Fenwick [2025] VSC 95 (11 March 2025)
    (Croucher J)

    mentions

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

    Stalio v The Queen (2012) 46 VR 426
    (Neave and Osborn JJA and King AJA)


  21. Medical Board of Australia v UGX (Review and Regulation) (Corrected) [2025] VCAT 62 (31 January 2025)
    (J. Smithers, Senior Member; Dr P McNeill Practitioner Member; Dr R McRae Practitioner Member)

    mentions

    Karakatsanis v Racing Victoria Ltd (2013) 42 VR 176
    (Osborn and Beach JJA)


  22. Police Member 1 (a pseudonym) & Anor v Antonios Sajih Mokbel & Anor [2025] VSCA 34 (13 March 2025)
    (NIALL CJ, EMERTON P and J FORREST AJA)

    mentions

    R v Thompson (2008) 21 VR 135
    (Neave and Redlich JJA and Hansen AJA)


  23. Greater Shepparton Council v Magistrates' Court of Victoria & Anor [2025] VSCA 33 (13 March 2025)
    (NIALL CJ, EMERTON P and GRAY AJA)

    mentions

    DPP v Kypri (2011) 33 VR 157
    (Nettle, Ashley and Tate JJA)

    Matthew Fox v DPP (2022) 66 VR 223
    (Kennedy, Walker and Whelan JJA)

    Matthew Fox v DPP 99 MVR 130
    (Kennedy, Walker and Whelan JJA)


  24. Kiyagan v Baw Baw SC [2025] VCAT 206 (12 March 2025)
    (Sarah Porritt, Member)

    mentions

    RSL Glenroy Sub-branch v Moreland City Council [1998] 2 VR 406
    (Brooking, Hayne and Charles JJA)


  25. Gabe Mill (a pseudonym) v State of Victoria [2025] VSC 74 (5 March 2025 (Revised, 7 March 2025))
    (Goulden AsJ)

    mentions

    Mobil Oil Australia Ltd v Guina Developments Pty Ltd [1996] 2 VR 34
    (Winneke P; Phillips and Hayne JJA)


  26. Nichols v Lanzer & Anor [2025] VCC 231 (13 February 2025)
    (JUDGE CLAYTON)

    mentions

    Emhill v Bonsoc (2005) 12 VR 129
    (Maxwell, P., Callaway and Ashley, Jj.A)


  27. Reiche v Neometals Ltd (No 2) [2025] FCA 125 (28 February 2025)
    (FEUTRILL J)

    mentions

    Director of Public Prosecutions Reference No 1 of 1996 [1998] 3 VR 352
    (Phillips CJ; Tadgell and Callaway JJA)


  28. Application by the Mining and Energy Union re Bengalla Mining Company Pty Ltd [2025] FWCFB 53 (13 MARCH 2025)
    (VICE PRESIDENT GIBIAN, DEPUTY PRESIDENT WRIGHT, DEPUTY PRESIDENT ROBERTS, COMMISSIONER P RYAN)

    mentions

    DPP v Leys (2012) 44 VR 1
    (Redlich and Tate JJA and T Forrest AJA)

    Re Bland Bros and the Council of the Borough of Inglewood (No 2) [1920] VLR 522
    (CUSSEN, J. and SCHUTT, J.)

    John Holland Group v Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union (2011) 34 VR 635
    (Nettle and Neave JJA and Judd AJA)


  29. State of New South Wales v SLD (Final) [2025] NSWSC 203 (14 March 2025)
    (Ierace J)

    mentions

    TSL v Secretary to the Department of Justice (2006) 14 VR 109
    (Callaway, A.P, Buchanan, J.A and Coldrey, A.J.A)


  30. Towns (a pseudonym) v Towns (a pseudonym) [2025] VSCA 32 (13 March 2025)
    (PRIEST, KENNEDY and WALKER JJA)

    mentions

    Ryan v Muir & Co [1912] VLR 411
    (MADDEN, C.J., HOOD, J., and CUSSEN, J.)

    DPP v His Honour Judge Fricke [1993] 1 VR 369
    (Fullagar, Tadgell and Jd Phillips JJ)

    Murnane v Findlay [1926] VLR 80
    (CUSSEN, J.)

    Simpson v Knowles Simpson v Iggulden [1974] VR 190
    (NORRIS, J)

    MAC v The Queen (2012) 34 VR 193
    (Nettle and Bongiorno JJA)


  31. R v Gebregiorgis; R v Kassa [2025] VSC 86 (7 March 2025)
    (CHAMPION J)

    mentions

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

    Barrett v The Queen (2010) 27 VR 522
    (Maxwell P, Nettle and Neave JJA)

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

    Stephens v The Queen (2016) 50 VR 740
    (Redlich, Santamaria and Beach JJA)

    Stephens v The Queen (2016) 76 MVR 90
    (Redlich, Santamaria and Beach JJA)

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

    Azzopardi v The Queen (2011) VR 35

    DPP v Russell (2014) 44 VR 471
    (Maxwell P, Weinberg and Santamaria JJA)

    Smith v The Queen (2013) 39 VR 336
    (Harper, Priest and Coghlan JJA)

    Winch v The Queen (2010) 27 VR 658
    (Maxwell P, Ashley and Redlich JJA)

    DPP v Lawrence (2004) 10 VR 125
    (Winneke, P., Batt and Nettle, Jj.A)

    Buchwald v R (2011) 38 VR 199
    (Neave, Redlich and Hansen JJA)


  32. BRC Group Pty Ltd v Watagan Park Pty Ltd [2025] VSCA 36 (14 March 2025)
    (KENNEDY, ORR and KENNY JJA)

    mentions

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


  33. Hooimeyer v The King [2025] VSCA 37 (14 March 2025)
    (ORR and T FORREST JJA)

    mentions

    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)


  34. Element Zero Pty Ltd v Fortescue Ltd [2025] FCA 206 (14 March 2025)
    (STEWART J)

    mentions

    Savcor Pty Ltd v Cathodic Protection International APS (2005) 12 VR 639
    (Ormiston and Buchanan, Jj.A and Gillard, A.J.A)