VR Mentions
Week of 15 June 2026

Published 21 June 2026

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 87 mentions of Victorian Reports and Victorian Law Reports in the period from 15 June 2026 to 21 June 2026.

Mentions


  1. Ngo v Thai [2026] VSC 376 (23 March 2026)
    (Ierodiaconou AsJ)

    mentions

    Yara Australia Pty Ltd v Oswal (2013) 41 VR 302
    (Redlich and Priest JJA and Macaulay AJA)


  2. Juncanariu v VWA [2026] VCC 836 (12 June 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE PURCELL)

    mentions

    Tilahun Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545
    (Priest, Beach and Niall JJA)


  3. Davies v Transport Accident Commission [2026] VCC 841 (12 June 2026)
    (His Honour Judge Palmer)

    mentions

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

    Richards v Wylie (2000) 1 VR 79
    (Winneke, P., Buchanan and Chernov, Jj.A)

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

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


  4. DPP v GANE [2026] VCC 785 (28 May 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE DEMPSEY)

    mentions

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

    Phillips v The Queen (2012) 37 VR 594
    (Maxwell P; Nettle, Redlich and Harper JJA; Curtain AJA)


  5. Clough Projects Australia Pty Ltd v Elecnor Australia Pty Ltd [2026] NSWCA 111 (15 June 2026)
    (Bell CJ at [1]; Ward P at [125]; Free JA at [126].)

    mentions

    Flint Ink NZ Ltd v Huhtamaki Australia Pty Ltd (2014) 44 VR 64
    (Warren CJ, Nettle and Mandie JJA)


  6. Long v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2026] NSWCATAD 177 (15 June 2026)
    (A Falk, Senior Member)

    mentions

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


  7. Cincotta v TCA Café Pty Ltd [2026] NSWCATAP 188 (15 June 2026)
    (I R Coleman SC ADCJ, Principal Member, Dr D Goldman, Senior Member)

    mentions

    Jelbarts Pty Ltd v McDonald [1919] VLR 478
    (Irvine, C.J)


  8. DPP v Campbell [2026] VCC 815 (2 June 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE WILMOTH)

    mentions

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


  9. DPP v Taborsky [2026] VCC 793 (28 May 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE KARAPANAGIOTIDIS)

    mentions

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


  10. DPP v Horne (a pseudonym) [2026] VCC 844 (4 June 2026)
    (JUDGE DAWES)

    mentions

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


  11. DPP v Gargasoulas [2026] VCC 704 (18 May 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE WRAIGHT)

    mentions

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


  12. DPP v Jarrel [2026] VCC 853 (3 June 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE GEORGIOU)

    mentions

    R v McLeod (2007) 16 VR 682
    (Maxwell P, Redlich JA and Habersberger AJA)


  13. DPP v Shishkin [2026] VCC 833 (4 June 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE CANNON)

    mentions

    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)


  14. SafeWork NSW v Solution Hoist Hire Pty Ltd [2026] NSWIC 23 (16 June 2026)
    (Taylor J, President)

    mentions

    R v Irvine (2009) 25 VR 75
    (Nettle, Neave JJA and Lasry AJA)


  15. Dorante-Day v State of Queensland [2026] QCA 112 (16 June 2026)
    (Boddice JA, Gotterson AJA, Cooper J)

    mentions

    Gardiner v State of Victoria [1999] 2 VR 461
    (Winneke, P., Phillips and Callaway, Jj.A)

    Smith v State of Victoria (2018) 56 VR 332
    (John Dixon J)


  16. Russell-Bandey v VWA [2026] VCC 849 (12 June 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE MATTHEWS)

    mentions

    DPP v Amcor Packaging Australia Pty Ltd (2005) 11 VR 557
    (Vincent, Eames and Nettle, Jj.A)

    R v Commercial Industrial Construction Group Pty Ltd (2006) 14 VR 321
    (Maxwell, P., Buchanan and Redlich, Jj.A)

    DPP v Frewstal Pty Ltd (2015) 47 VR 660
    (Maxwell P, Priest and Kaye JJA)

    DPP v Vibro-Pile (Aust) Pty Ltd (2016) 49 VR 676
    (Maxwell P, Redlich and Whelan JJA)


  17. Hall v Hall & Hall [2026] QSC 134 (15 June 2026)
    (Crow J)

    mentions

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


  18. Northcote Shopping Centre Pty Ltd v Aldi Foods Pty Ltd [2026] VSCA 140 (16 June 2026)
    (NIALL CJ, RICHARDS and DONAGHUE JJA)

    mentions

    Tuohey v Freemasons Hospital (2012) 37 VR 180
    (Redlich and Mandie JJA and Kyrou AJA)


  19. DPP v WG [2026] VCC 867 (16 June 2026)
    (CHIEF JUDGE CHAMBERS)

    mentions

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

    R v Yates [1985] VR 41
    (Young Cj Starke, Crockett, Murphy and Hampel JJ)

    Obian v The King (2023) 69 VR 553
    (Priest, Niall and Macaulay JJA)

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

    R v Mangelen (2009) 23 VR 692
    (Ashley and Redlich JJA)

    Morgan v The Queen (2013) 40 VR 32
    (Maxwell P, Weinberg and Priest JJA)


  20. Cullen v New South Wales [2026] HCA 19 (17 June 2026)
    (GAGELER CJ, GORDON, EDELMAN, STEWARD, GLEESON, JAGOT AND BEECH‑JONES JJ)

    mentions

    Victoria v Richards (2010) 27 VR 343
    (Nettle and Redlich JJA and Hansen AJA)

    Zalewski v Turcarolo [1995] 2 VR 562
    (Brooking, Jd Phillips and Hansen JJ)


  21. Leadon Group Pty Ltd v Frankston CC (Red Dot) [2026] VCAT 439 (11 June 2026)
    (Geoffrey Code, Senior Member)

    mentions

    Ungar v City of Malvern [1979] VR 259
    (YOUNG, CJ, MENHENNITT and CROCKETT, JJ)


  22. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION -v- WOLSKI [2026] WADC 44 (16 JUNE 2026)
    (RITTER DCJ)

    mentions

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


  23. Austral v Northern Territory [2026] HCA 20 (17 June 2026)
    (GAGELER CJ, GORDON, EDELMAN, STEWARD, GLEESON, JAGOT AND BEECH‑JONES JJ)

    mentions

    Herald & Weekly Times Ltd v McGregor [1929] VLR 215
    ([Coram KNOX, C.J., ISAACS, HIGGINS, GAVAN DUFFY AND STARKE, JJ.])

    Backwell v AAA [1997] 1 VR 182
    (Brooking, Tadgell and Ormiston JJA)


  24. Clemens v Lajbcygler (Costs) [2026] VCAT 437 (15 June 2026)
    (A Kincaid, Member)

    mentions

    Velardo v Andonov (2010) 24 VR 240
    (Ashley and Mandie JJA; Habersberger AJA)


  25. DPP v Saligari [2026] VCC 593 (5 May 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)

    mentions

    Va v The Queen (2011) 37 VR 452
    (Maxwell P, Redlich and Weinberg JJA)


  26. DPP (Cth) v Hale [2026] VCC 863 (10 June 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE BRECKWEG)

    mentions

    DPP (Cth) v Garside (2016) 50 VR 800
    (Redlich, Priest and Beach JJA)

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

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

    DPP (Cth) v Zarb (2014) 46 VR 832
    (Neave, Priest and Kyrou 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)


  27. Matthews v Boomaroo Nurseries & Wholesale Supplies Pty Ltd (Ruling) [2026] VCC 848 (17 June 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE FRAATZ)

    mentions

    O'Donnell v Reichard [1975] VR 916
    (Gillard, Newton and Norris JJ)


  28. Kucukozdemir v Reddy (Ruling) [2026] VCC 868 (3 June 2026 (ex tempore, revised 11 June 2026))
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE BRIMER)

    mentions

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


  29. Rizal & Basnet (No 2) [2026] FedCFamC2F 423 (27 March 2026)
    (JUDGE O'SHANNESSY)

    mentions

    NOM v Director of Public Prosecutions (2012) 38 VR 618
    (Redlich, Harper JJA and Curtain AJA)


  30. Honda Australia v Brighton Automotive [2026] VSCA 142 (17 June 2026)
    (EMERTON P, McLEISH and DONAGHUE JJA)

    mentions

    Millsave Holdings Pty Ltd v Connective Group Pty Ltd (2023) 75 VR 239
    (McLeish, Macaulay and Lyons JJA)


  31. Tsakmakis v Tsakmakis [2026] VSC 386 (17 June 2026)
    (Harris J)

    mentions

    Donis v Donis (2007) 19 VR 577
    (Maxwell ACJ, Nettle and Ashley JJA)


  32. Buchanan v Surf Coast SC [2026] VCAT 448 (17 June 2026)
    (Geoffrey Code, Senior Member)

    mentions

    Denali Nominees v Banyule City Council (2025) 78 VR 471
    (Finanzio J)


  33. DPP v Pecori [2026] VCC 860 (9 June 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE BRECKWEG)

    mentions

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

    DPP (Cth) v MHK (a Pseudonym) (2017) 52 VR 272
    (Warren CJ, Weinberg and Kaye JJA)

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


  34. Lucas v Superior Food Group Pty Ltd [2026] VCC 856 (16 June 2026)
    (His Honour Judge Over)

    mentions

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

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

    Bulstrode v Trimble [1970] VR 840
    (NEWTON, J)


  35. DPP v Drozdow [2026] VCC 620 (5 May 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE WAKELING)

    mentions

    DPP v Meyers (2014) 44 VR 486
    (Maxwell P, Redlich and Osborn JJA)

    Hogarth v The Queen (2012) VR 658


  36. DPP v Terei [2026] VCC 883 (18 June 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE WRAIGHT)

    mentions

    DPP v Oksuz (2015) 47 VR 731
    (Redlich and Kyrou JJA and Croucher AJA)


  37. Eyles v VWA [2026] VCC 859 (16 June 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE GINNANE)

    mentions

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

    Kelso v Tatiara Meat Co Pty Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592
    (BUCHANAN, NETTLE, ASHLEY, KELLAM and DODDS-STREETON, JJA)

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


  38. PETER SPENCER v CORONERS COURT OF VICTORIA [2026] VSCA 145 (18 June 2026)
    (ORR JA and J FORREST AJA)

    mentions

    Freeman v Rabinov [1981] VR 539
    (LUSH, MURRAY and KING, JJ)

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


  39. Sarti & Sarti [2026] FedCFamC1F 314 (14 May 2026)
    (BRASCH J)

    mentions

    Wallace v Wallace (1876) 24 VLR 859
    (HOLROYD, J., and MADDEN, C.J.)


  40. Arakel & Arakel (No 2) [2026] FedCFamC1F 299 (11 May 2026)
    (PARKER J)

    mentions

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

    Jacobson v Ross [1995] 1 VR 337
    (Brooking , Smith and JD Phillips , JJ)


  41. HOP24 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FedCFamC2G 1121 (18 June 2026)
    (JUDGE ZIPSER)

    mentions

    Garde-Wilson v Legal Services Board (2008) 19 VR 398
    (Buchanan, Nettle and Dodds-Streeton JJA)

    Kuek v Victoria Legal Aid (2001) 3 VR 289
    (Winneke, P., Phillips and Buchanan, Jj.A)


  42. Lam v Xiao (Ruling No 3) [2026] VCC 881 (18 June 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE PILLAY)

    mentions

    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)


  43. Racing NSW v Australian Turf Club Ltd [2026] NSWCA 115 (19 June 2026)
    (Kirk JA; Stern JA; Griffiths AJA at [1])

    mentions

    Loo v Director of Public Prosecutions (2005) 12 VR 665
    (Winneke, P., Charles and Callaway, Jj.A)

    (1894) VLR 21


  44. Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police v Brooks [2026] NSWSC 683 (19 June 2026)
    (Campbell J)

    mentions

    Chalmers v The Queen (2011) 37 VR 464
    (Maxwell P, Redlich JA and Kyrou AJA)


  45. PF Construction Solutions Pty Ltd v New Triumph Pty Ltd [2026] VCAT 449 (17 June 2026)
    (N Feeney, Member)

    mentions

    Morgan v S and S Constructions [1967] VR 149
    (Winneke CJ, Smith and Gowans , JJ)


  46. PATRICK v THE STATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA [2026] SASCA 65 (18 June 2026)
    (The Honourable President Livesey, the Honourable Justice S Doyle and the Honourable Justice B Doyle)

    mentions

    Horne v Barber [1919] VLR 553
    (MANN, J.)

    Victorian Taxi Families Inc v Taxi Services Commission (2018) 61 VR 91
    (Derham AsJ)


  47. Maran v Melbourne Health & Ors [2026] VSC 392 (19 June 2026)
    (Gorton J)

    mentions

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


  48. R v RJB [2026] SADC 34 (13 April 2026)
    (Reasons for the Verdicts of his Honour Judge Barklay)

    mentions

    Barton (a pseudonym) v The King (2025) 79 VR 182
    (Priest, Boyce and Kaye JJA)


  49. Bridge (a pseudonym) v The King [No 2] [2026] VSCA 143 (19 June 2026)
    (OSBORN JA and FOX AJA)

    mentions

    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)

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

    R v Verdins (2007) VR 269


  50. Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions v Fairfull [2026] FCA 748 (19 June 2026)
    (ABRAHAM J)

    mentions

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

    R v Roussety (2008) 24 VR 253
    (Vincent, Nettle, Ashley, Redlich and Weinberg JJA)


  51. R v Colquhoun; R v Colquhoun; R v Colquhoun [2026] NSWDC 198 (12 June 2026)
    (Abadee DCJ)

    mentions

    R v Jenkins (2002) 6 VR 81
    (Ormiston and Charles, Jj.A and O'Bryan, A.J.A)