VR Mentions
Week of 11 August 2025

VGW Holdings Limited, in the matter of VGW Holdings Limited (No 2) [2025] FCA 929 (5 August 2025)
(JACKSON J)

Hubbard Association of Scientologists International v Anderson [1971] VR 788
(MCINERNEY, J)

POLICE v HILL [2025] SASC 127 (7 August 2025)
(Judgment of the Honourable Justice Stein)

R v Nisbett [1953] VLR 298
(FULL COURT (Lowe A.-C.J., Martin and Smith JJ.).)

DPP v Frost (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 1099 (1 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BRECKWEG)

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)

R v Van Boxtel (2005) 11 VR 258
(Ormiston, Charles and Callaway, Jj.A)

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

Markovski v DPP (2014) 41 VR 548
(Redlich, Whelan and Santamaria JJA)

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

QE Family Pty Ltd trustee v Proprietors of Strata Plan 48462 [2025] ATMO 155 (5 August 2025)
(Tracey Berger)

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

Louder World Pty Ltd v Decibles Pty Ltd and Gaurav Gosain [2025] ATMO 154 (4 August 2025)
(Tracey Berger)

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

Vorchheimer v Mashni (Human Rights) [2025] VCAT 542 (20 June 2025)
(Vice President Tran)

Catch the Fire Ministries Inc v Islamic Council of Victoria Inc (2006) 15 VR 207
(Nettle, Ashley and Neave, Jj.A)

GTN v Children’s Guardian [2025] NSWCATAD 197 (11 August 2025)
(A Starke, Senior Member, Emeritus Prof P Foreman AM, General Member)

Director of Public Prosecutions v Smith [1991] 1 VR 63
(Kaye, Fullagar and Ormiston JJ)

DPP v Crompton [2025] ACTSC 352 (11 August 2025)
(McWilliam J)

R v Beary (2004) 11 VR 151
(Ormiston, Callaway and Buchanan, Jj.A)

Melco Resorts (Macau) Ltd v Wu (No 2) [2025] VSC 479 (7 August 2025 Ex tempore; Revised 8 August 2025)
(Connock J)

Cargill Australia Ltd v Viterra Malt Pty Ltd (No 23) (2019) 58 VR 611
(Elliott J)

Re HEST Australia Ltd (2021) 66 VR 338
(Button J)

Botsman v Bolitho (No 1) (2018) 57 VR 68
(Tate, Whelan and Niall JJA)

AS v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (No 10) (2017) 54 VR 500
(J Forrest J)

General Television Corporation Pty Ltd v Director of Public Prosecutions (2008) 19 VR 68
(Warren CJ, Vincent and Kellam JJA)

THE STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA -v- EL WALY [2024] WASC 519 (11 AUGUST 2025)
(FIANNACA J)

El-Waly v The Queen (2012) 46 VR 656
(Neave and Weinberg JJA and Bell AJA)

Yowie Group Ltd and Bolton v Keybridge Capital Ltd (No 4) [2025] NSWCA 184 (12 August 2025)
(Bell CJ; Payne JA; Stern JA)

Hazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (No 2) (2005) 13 VR 435
(Warren, C.J, Maxwell, P., Harper, A.J.A)

Sonja Anne Nota & Anor v Karlovy Group Ptd Ltd & Anor [2025] VCC 1132 (11 August 2025)
(Her Honour Judge Burchell)

Fifty-Eighth Highwire v Cohen [1996] 2 VR 64
(Brooking, Charles and Callaway JJA)

Chatham v Coral Park Pre-Training & Breaking Pty Ltd (2020) 66 VR 171
(Daly AsJ)

Simcevski v Dixon (No 2) (2017) 53 VR 357
(Riordan J)

Metal Fabrications (Vic) v Kelcey [1986] VR 507
(Murphy, Brooking and Nicholson JJ)

Piroshenko v Grojsman (2010) 27 VR 489
(Warren CJ)

Bradto Pty Ltd v State of Victoria (2006) 15 VR 65
(Maxwell, P. and Charles, J.A)

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

DPP v Vu [2025] VCC 956 (4 July 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE DEMPSEY)

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

R v Friedemann [1999] 1 VR 162
(Winneke, P., Charles and Callaway, Jj.A)

R v Merrett (2007) 14 VR 392
(Maxwell, P., Chernov, J.A and Habersberger, A.J.A)

Lily and Ruby Holdings Pty Ltd v Aulich Civil Law Pty Ltd (No 3) (In Liquidation) [2025] ACTSC 353 (11 August 2025)
(Muller AJ)

Beecham Group v Bristol-Myers Co [1979] VR 273
(MENHENNITT, J)

Urban Equity Pty Ltd v Monash CC [2025] VCAT 712 (12 August 2025)
(Alison Glynn, Senior Member)

Boroondara City Council v 1045 Burke Road Pty Ltd (2015) 49 VR 535
(Warren CJ, Santamaria JA and Garde AJA)

DPP v Heber (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 1069 (29 July 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE GEORGIOU)

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)

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

Tekin v Stratford & Ors (No 2) [2025] NSWSC 902 (12 August 2025)
(Faulkner J)

Hazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (No 2) (2005) 13 VR 435
(Warren, C.J, Maxwell, P., Harper, A.J.A)

Marasol Pty Ltd v Philips [2025] FCA 945 (1 August 2025)
(DERRINGTON J)

Egg and Pulp Marketing Board v K H Korp Tocumal Trading Co and Barrow Brothers Commission Agency [1963] VR 378
(ADAM, J)

Francis v Francis [2025] NSWSC 906 (12 August 2025)
(Slattery J)

Re Albert, deceased [1967] VR 875
(LUSH, J)

Sanjiv v Coleman Greig Lawyers Pty Ltd (No 2) [2025] NSWSC 908 (13 August 2025)
(McGrath J)

Joskovitz v Bonnick [1964] VR 654
(HERRING, CJ)

DPP v Poulier [2025] VCC 892 (26 June 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)

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

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

Efandis v The Queen (2014) 41 VR 456
(Weinberg and Coghlan JJA)

DPP v Hennessey [2025] VCC 916 (1 July 2025)
(BLAIR)

Honeysett v The Queen (2018) 56 VR 375
(Priest, Beach and Hargrave JJA)

R v Rich (No 2) (2002) 4 VR 155
(Winneke P; Brooking and Charles JJA)

R v Stares (2002) 4 VR 314
(Phillips, C.J, Charles and Chernov, Jj.A)

Gilridge Investments Pty Ltd v Diamond Builders Pty Ltd & Anor [2025] VCC 1134 (12 August 2025)
(Her Honour Judge Kirton)

Livingspring Pty Ltd v Kliger Partners (2008) 20 VR 377
(Maxwell P and Buchanan JA)

Ariss v Express Interiors (in Liquidation) [1996] 2 VR 507
(Ormiston, Phillips and Charles JJA)

Australian Securities and Investments Commission v TerraCom Limited (No 2) [2025] FCA 959 (13 August 2025)
(JACKMAN J)

ASIC v Lindberg (No 2) (2010) 26 VR 355
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Weinberg JJA)

Re Patterson [2025] VSC 478 (8 August 2025)
(Beale J)

DPP v Williams (Ruling no. 1) (2015) 51 VR 408
(Hollingworth J)

Quadri v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2025] FedCFamC2G 1200 (13 August 2025)
(JUDGE MARQUARD)

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

Howard v Sea Spirit Lifestyle Management Pty Ltd [2025] NSWCATCD 51 (30 June 2025)
(K Mortensen, Senior Member)

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

Changela v Dracoma Pty Ltd [2025] NSWCA 186 (14 August 2025)
(Bell CJ at [1]; Leeming JA at [59]; McHugh JA at [64].)

Vasudevan v Becon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd (2014) 41 VR 445
(Nettle, Beach JJA and McMillan AJA)

Mihaljevic v MX Hub Pty Ltd (Deed of Company Arrangement) [2025] NSWSC 919 (12 August 2025)
(Schmidt AJ)

Dunstan v Simmie and Co [1978] VR 669
(YOUNG, CJ MCINERNEY and JENKINSON, JJ)

Mendez v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Parramatta [2025] NSWSC 912 (14 August 2025)
(Coleman J)

Bird v DP (2023) 69 VR 408
(Beach, Niall and Kaye JJA)

Eccheli & Eccheli (No 6) [2025] FedCFamC1F 325 (16 May 2025)
(SCHONELL J)

R v Magistrates' Court At Lilydale Ex Parte Ciccone [1973] VR 122
(MCINERNEY, J)

DPP v Duarte (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 1098 (1 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE HARPER)

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

Nichols (a pseudonym) v CDC Clinics Pty Ltd & Ors [2025] VSC 489 (7 August 2025)
(O’Meara J)

AMP Fire and General Insurance Company Limited v Dixon [1982] VR 833
(YOUNG, CJ, MCINERNEY and KING, JJ)

Nguyen v The King [2025] VSCA 184 (14 August 2025)
(PRIEST, TAYLOR and BOYCE JJA)

R v Nguyen (2005) 12 VR 299
(Vincent, Eames and Nettle, Jj.A)

Bishop v The Queen (2013) 39 VR 642
(Redlich, Priest and Coghlan JJA)

Saw Wah v The Queen (2014) 45 VR 440
(Weinberg, Priest and Coghlan JJA)

BFM25 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2025] FedCFamC2G 1279 (14 August 2025)
(JUDGE LAING)

Spotlight Pty Ltd v NCON Australia Ltd (2012) 46 VR 1
(Harper and Tate JJA and Beach AJA)

Liveriadis Pty Ltd v Monash CC [2025] VCAT 700 (6 August 2025)
(Jane Tait, Member)

Mondib Group Pty Ltd v Moonee Valley City Council (2021) 71 VR 45
(Niall JA)

ZWART & ANOR v WESTLEY & ORS [2025] SASC 132 (14 August 2025)
(Decision of the Honourable Associate Justice Bochner)

In re WHITEHEAD, deceased [1958] VR 143
(HERRING CJ, O'BRYAN and DEAN , JJ)

Dryden v Transport Accident Commission [2025] NSWPIC 363 (2 July 2025)

Joseph Street Pty Ltd v Tan (2012) 38 VR 241
(Warren CJ, Nettle JA and Cavanough AJA)

In the matter of Yowie Group Ltd (No 2) [2025] NSWSC 910 (13 August 2025)
(Black J)

Charlesworth Nominees Pty Ltd v Charlesworth (2017) 54 VR 155
(Croft J)

DPP v Maddox (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 998 (14 July 2025)
(His Honour Judge Rozen)

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

Bell v Eleventh Klingon [2025] VSCA 183 (14 August 2025)
(WALKER and RICHARDS JJA)

Viterra Malt Pty Ltd v Cargill Australia Ltd (2023) 74 VR 1
(Sifris, Walker and Whelan JJA)

Smith v Blanch [2025] NSWCA 188 (15 August 2025)
(Kirk JA; Stern JA; McHugh JA)

Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union v Boral Resources (Vic) Pty Ltd (2014) 45 VR 571
(Maxwell P, Neave, Redlich and Beach JJA and Kaye AJA)

Taleb v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 1130 (12 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE SANGER)

Humphries v Poljak [1992] 2 VR 129
(Crockett, McGarvie and Southwell JJ)

Studio B Hair Design Pty Ltd t/as Studio B Hair Design v Kerrison t/as Kerrisons Legal Services [2025] NSWSC 924 (15 August 2025)
(Schmidt AJ)

Carew Counsel Pty Ltd v French (2002) 4 VR 172
(Winneke, P., Buchanan and Vincent, Jj.A)

DPP v McLaughlin [2025] VCC 1150 (15 July 2025)
(His Honour Judge Rozen)

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

Brown v The Queen (2020) 62 VR 491
(Maxwell P; Niall, T Forrest, Emerton and Osborn JJA)

Mason-Leonarder v Balfran Removals Pty Ltd (No 3) [2025] ACTSC 363 (25 March 2026)
(Ainslie-Wallace AJ)

Hazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (No 2) (2005) 13 VR 435
(Warren, C.J, Maxwell, P., Harper, A.J.A)

Director of Public Prosecutions v GR [2025] VSC 490 (14 August 2025)
(Elliott J)

CL (a minor) v Lee (2010) 29 VR 570
(Lasry J)

DPP v Kaba (2014) 44 VR 526
(Bell J)

Capel Sound v Sim & Ors [2025] VSC 485 (13 August 2025)
(Barrett AsJ)

Gamble v Emerald Hill Electrical Pty Ltd (2012) 38 VR 45
(Maxwell P and Cavanough AJA)

R v JH [2025] NSWDC 314 (15 July 2025)
(Fitzsimmons SC DCJ)

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

Fay v Fay [2025] VSC 455 (29 July 2025, revised 5 August 2025)
(GRAY J)

CSR Ltd v Amaca Pty Ltd (2016) 62 VR 359
(Maxwell P; Beach and Kaye JJA)

Vickery's Motors Pty. . v Tarrant [1924] VLR 195
(CUSSEN, A.-C.J.)

Hill v Rose [1990] VR 129
(Tadgell J)

Re Blockchain Tech (2024) 76 VR 578
(Attiwill J)

Bardi v Giannaros (No 2) [2025] NSWSC 917 (15 August 2025)
(Meek J)

Forsyth v Sinclair (No 2) (2010) 28 VR 635
(Neave and Redlich JJA and Habersberger AJA)

Re Buckland, Deceased [1966] VR 404
(ADAM, J)

Shackles v The Broken Hill Proprietary Company [1996] 2 VR 427
(Byrne J)

R v BL [2025] NSWDC 315 (08 August 2025)
(Fitzsimmons SC DCJ)

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

ALISTAIR MCDOUGALL NOMINEES PTY LTD AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MCDOUGALL HOLDINGS TRUST -v- RURAL BANK (A DIVISION OF BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED (ACN 068 049 178) [No 2] [2025] WASC 326 (15 AUGUST 2025)
(SEAWARD J)

Doggett v Commonwealth Bank of Australia (2015) 47 VR 302
(Whelan and McLeish JJA and Garde AJA)

R v Wright [2025] NSWDC 316 (27 June 2025)
(Anderson SC DCJ)

and Paul Dacre v The Queen , , Robert Cerantonio , the Queen , , Antonino Alfio Granata , the Queen , , Kadir Kaya , the Queen , , Murat Kaya , the Queen , , Shayden Jamil Thorne and the Queen (2018) 57 VR 285
(Maxwell ACJ, Priest and Kyrou JJA)

R v TB & ANOR (No 8) [2025] SASC 125 (4 August 2025)
(Judgment of the Honourable Justice Kimber)

AJ v The Queen (2011) 32 VR 614
(Buchanan, Weinberg and Bongiorno JJA)

Ragg v Magistrates' Court of Victoria (2008) 18 VR 300
(Bell J)

Roberts v The Queen (2020) 60 VR 431
(Osborn and T Forrest JJA, Taylor AJA)

Sobh v Police Force of Victoria [1994] 1 VR 41
(Brooking , Nathan , and Ashley , JJ)

Re National Protective Services Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 486 (15 August 2025)
(Matthews J)

Exton v Extons (2017) 53 VR 520
(Sifris J)

TH (Application for Treatment Order) [2025] TASCAT 155 (10 July 2025)
(C Fougere, Presiding Member, E Walker, Ordinary Member (Psychiatrist), M Hale, Ordinary Member)

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

Re Lion Property Group Pty Ltd (No 2) [2025] VSC 493 (6 August 2025)
(Matthews J)

Quin v Vlahos (2021) 64 VR 319
(Kyrou, Kennedy and Walker JJA)