VR Mentions
Week of 16 March 2026

Goffe & Ottosen [2026] FedCFamC1A 31 (9 March 2026)
(AUSTIN, HOWARD & CHRISTIE JJ)

Sun Alliance Insurance v Massoud [1989] VR 8
(Fullagar, Gray and Tadgell JJ)

Yimu & Qiang [2026] FedCFamC1A 36 (12 March 2026)
(CHRISTIE J)

Sun Alliance Insurance v Massoud [1989] VR 8
(Fullagar, Gray and Tadgell JJ)

Re Orthodx Holdings Ltd [2026] VSC 113 (13 March 2026)
(Fary AsJ)

Agnello v Heritage Care ; Fotiadis v St Basil's Homes for the Aged in Victoria (No 2) (2023) 72 VR 143
(Keogh J)

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

Regent Holdings Pty Ltd v State of Victoria (2012) 36 VR 424
(Nettle, Redlich and Osborn JJA)

O’Driscoll v Encore Aviation Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] NSWSC 205 (16 March 2026)
(Cavanagh 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)

CFI Finance Pty Ltd v Coppolecchia [2026] QDC 30 (16 March 2026)
(Barlow KC, DCJ)

Kheirs Financial Services Pty Ltd v Aussie Home Loans Pty Ltd (2010) 31 VR 46
(Maxwell P, Tate JA and Habersberger AJA)

Panjla v Transport Accident Commission [2026] VCAT 173 (13 March 2026)
(E. de Zilwa, Member)

Transport Accident Commission v Treloar [1992] 1 VR 447
(McGarvie, Brooking and Gobbo JJ)

Foursquare Construction Management Pty Ltd v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2022) 68 VR 415
(McLeish and T Forrest JJA; J Forrest AJA)

Foursquare Construction Management Pty Ltd v Victorian WorkCover Authority 102 MVR 381
(McLeish and T Forrest JJA; J Forrest AJA)

Ragoi v Transport Accident Commission [2026] VCC 277 (16 March 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE MACNAMARA)

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

Mobilio v Balliotis [1998] 2 VR 833

Mobilio v Balliotis [1998] 3 VR 833
(Winneke P; Brooking, Ormiston, Phillips and Charles JJA)

Zemann v Solos Limited & Ors [2026] NSWSC 211 (13 March 2026)
(Black J)

Sino Iron Pty Ltd v Worldwide Wagering Pty Ltd (2017) 52 VR 664
(Hargrave J)

Re the estate of Elefteria Germantsis [2026] VSC 100 (12 March 2026)

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

Klein v Mochkin (2024) 76 VR 1
(Kennedy, Walker and Macaulay JJA)

Environment Protection Authority v Forestry Corporation of New South Wales (No 3) [2026] NSWLEC 25 (13 March 2026)
(Pain J)

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

Police v Halliwell [2026] ACTMC 4 (4 March 2026)
(Magistrate Robinson)

R v Butcher [1986] VR 43
(Murphy, Murray and Gobbo JJ)

Harrison v Integrated Construction Services (Costs) [2026] VSC 102 (12 March 2026)
(Keogh J)

Kuek v Devflan (2011) 31 VR 264
(Neave, Harper and Hansen JJA)

DPP v Price [2026] VCC 55 (4 February 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)

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

DPP v Maygar (a pseudonym) [2026] VCC 90 (9 February 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)

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

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

McEwan v Commissioner of Taxation [2026] QSC 42 (16 March 2026)
(Cooper J)

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

R v Bernhard [2026] NSWDC 47 (13 March 2026)
(Fitzsimmons SC DCJ)

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

Re Ascot Solicitors Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 115 (25 February 2026)
(Hetyey AsJ)

Chen v Kornucopia Pty Ltd (2019) 59 VR 305
(Sifris J)

Winslow Constructors Pty Ltd v Head, Transport for Victoria (Costs) (2021) 64 VR 200
(Riordan J)

DPP v Froome [2026] VCC 286 (17 March 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE TRAPNELL)

DPP v Reynolds (2022) 71 VR 336
(Priest and T Forrest JJA; Kidd AJA)

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

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

R v Yaldiz [1998] 2 VR 376
(Winneke Acj and Batt JJA; Hampel AJA)

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

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

Owners Corporation 1 Plan No. PS 650567Y v Shangri-La Construction Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 117 (16 March 2026)
(Delany J)

Alex Kay v General Motors Acceptance Corporation and Hartford Fire Insurance Company [1963] VR 458
(SHOLL, J)

Ross Blakeley, Michael Ryan & Quentin Olde (As Joint and Several Liquidators of Akron Roads Pty Ltd (in Liquidation) (ACN 004 769 895) & Another (according to the attached Schedule) v Insurance Australia Ltd ABN 11... (2017) 53 VR 733
(Ferguson CJ, Whelan and McLeish JJA)

The Mother v Parade College & Ors [2026] VSCA 40 (16 March 2026)
(EMERTON P and LYONS JA)

Grimwade v Meagher & Ors [1995] 1 VR 446

Evolve Wealth Corp Pty Ltd v QB Finance Pty Ltd; QB Finance Pty Ltd v Evolve Wealth Corp Pty Ltd [2026] QSC 46 (17 March 2026)
(McCafferty J)

Mag Financial and Investment Ventures v El-Saafin (2022) 70 VR 400
(McLeish, Sifris and Walker JJA)

Addo v Care Legion Pty Ltd [2026] VSCA 39 (17 March 2026)
(KENNEDY and DONAGHUE JJA)

McMahon v National Foods Milk Ltd (2009) 25 VR 251
(Nettle, Neave and Dodds-Streeton JJA)

13-15 Inglewood Pty Ltd as trustee for the Geogre Holding Trust v Geogre Holdings Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 111 (17 March 2026)
(Gobbo AsJ)

Daiwa Can Company v Barokes Pty Ltd (2016) 51 VR 540
(Sifris J)

Pentridge Village Pty Ltd (in liq) v Capital Finance Australia Ltd (2018) 58 VR 1
(Connock J)

MR LIETZAU (A PSEUDONYM) -v- BERRY [No 3] [2026] WASCA 35 (17 MARCH 2026)
(QUINLAN CJ, THOMSON P, SEAWARD JA)

Shire of Yarra Ranges v Russell (2009) 25 VR 560
(Warren CJ and Redlich JA)

EGH19 v Commonwealth of Australia [2026] HCA 7 (18 March 2026)
(GAGELER CJ, GORDON, EDELMAN, STEWARD, GLEESON, JAGOT AND BEECH‑JONES JJ)

ABC v Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (2021) 66 VR 381
(Quigley J)

The King v Fred [2026] NTCCA 3 (13 March 2026)
(Grant CJ, Southwood, Kelly, Huntingford JJ and Riley AJ)

Mobilio v Balliotis [1998] 3 VR 833
(Winneke P; Brooking, Ormiston, Phillips and Charles JJA)

S & P Gomes Pty Ltd v Gannawarra Shire Council [2026] VCC 273 (17 March 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE CLAYTON)

Bishopsgate Insurance Australia (In liq) v Deloitte Haskins & Sells [1999] 3 VR 863
(Brooking, Tadgell and Ormiston JJ)

Duncan v Lowenthal [1969] VR 180
(WINNEKE CJ SMITH and GOWANS , JJ)

Pentridge Village (in liq) (recs & mgrs apptd) v Capital Finance Australia (2025) 79 VR 572
(Kennedy, Orr and Richards JJA)

Spitfire Nominees Pty Ltd v Ducco [1998] 1 VR 242
(Ormiston, Phillips and Batt, Jj.A)

PBR PROPERTIES PTY LTD v CHUBB INSURANCE AUSTRALIA LIMITED [2026] QSC 47 (13 March 2026)
(Sullivan J)

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

Mills v State of Queensland (Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service) [2026] QIRC 66 (10 March 2026)

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

DPP v Taylor [2025] VCC 262 (6 March 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE ENGLISH)

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

Wong v Ultra-Link Industries Pty Ltd (Costs) [2026] VCAT 185 (17 March 2026)
(R Bennett, Member)

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)

DPP v Gallagher (a pseudonym) [2026] VCC 47 (2 February 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)

R v Tran (2007) 16 VR 673
(Vincent, Nettle and Neave JJA)

Green v Graincorp Oilseeds Pty Ltd (No 6) [2026] VSC 118 (16 March 2026)
(Keogh J)

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

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

Grech v Dakota Homes Pty Ltd (Costs) [2026] VCAT 186 (17 March 2026)
(R Bennett, Member)

Dover Beach Pty Ltd v Geftine Pty Ltd (2008) 21 VR 442
(Ashley and Redlich JJA and Coghlan AJA)

Transport Accident Commission v Coyle (2001) 3 VR 589
(Brooking, Phillips and Batt, Jj.A)

Glascott v The King [2026] VSCA 42 (18 March 2026)
(EMERTON P, TAYLOR and KIDD JJA)

SM v The Queen (2013) 46 VR 464
(Maxwell P, Weinberg and Tate JJA)

RDM v Director of Public Prosecutions [1999] 2 VR 270
(Winneke P; Charles and Chernov JJA)

Davis (a pseudonym) v The Queen (2016) 55 VR 1
(Priest and Santamaria JJA; Cavanough AJA)

Tilbury & Lewis v Marzorini [1940] VLR 245
(Macfarlan J. Lowe J. and O’Bryan JJ)

Aljazeera International (Malaysia) SDN BHD v Hun [2026] FCAFC 22 (18 March 2026)
(BROMWICH, WHEELAHAN AND OWENS JJ)

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

Ramoo v Grow Trade Finance Pty Ltd [2026] FCA 286 (18 March 2026)
(CHARLESWORTH J)

The Melbourne Tramways Trust v The Melbourne T. and O. Co. Limited (1876) 13 VLR 487
(HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.)

Dura (Australia) Constructions Pty Ltd v Hue Boutique Living Pty Ltd (2014) 49 VR 86
(Maxwell P, Whelan and Santamaria JJA)

Shannon & Anor v Residential Reports Pty Ltd & Anor [2026] ACTSC 66 (26 February 2026)
(Loukas-Karlsson J)

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

DPP v Chen [2025] VCC 187 (23 February 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE CANNON)

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

LEGAL SERVICES AND COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE and A PRACTITIONER [2026] WASAT 18 (17 MARCH 2026)

Vishniakov v Lay (2019) 58 VR 375
(Derham AsJ)

Re Whitehead [2026] QSC 48 (17 March 2026)
(Hindman J)

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

STEICKE v PEDERICK LAWYERS PTY LTD & ORS [2026] SASC 34 (19 March 2026)
(Decision of the Honourable Associate Justice Bochner)

(119481) VLR 496

(119131) VLR 311

McHarg v Woods Radio Pty Ltd [1948] VLR 496
(HERRING C.J.)

Ronald v Harper [1913] VLR 311
(MADDEN, C.J., A’BECKETT, J., and CUSSEN, J.)

Re Smart Fencing Victoria Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 126 (19 March 2026)
(Fary AsJ)

Pentridge Village Pty Ltd (in liq) v Capital Finance Australia Ltd (2018) 58 VR 1
(Connock J)

Thurin v Krongold Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd (2022) 73 VR 403
(McLeish, Niall and Walker JJA)

Sivritas v Sivritas (2008) 23 VR 349
(Kyrou J)

Iloski v State of Victoria [2026] VSC 125 (19 March 2026)
(Tsalamandris J)

Brown v Victoria (No 3) (2025) 79 VR 409
(Harris J)

ACN 087 528 774 Pty Ltd v Chetcuti (2008) 21 VR 559
(Ashley and Dodds-Streeton JJA; Hargrave AJA)

Rendell v Associated Finance Pty Ltd [1957] VR 604
(LOWE , O'BRYAN , and BARRY , JJ)

Bellinger v Autoland [1962] VR 514
(HERRING, CJ)

McFadzean v Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (2007) 20 VR 250
(Warren CJ, Nettle and Redlich JJA)

Myer Stores v Soo [1991] 2 VR 597
(Murphy, O'Bryan and McDonald JJ)

O'Loughlin v The King [2026] VSCA 43 (19 March 2026)
(EMERTON P, McLEISH AND WALKER JJA)

Jopar v The Queen (2013) 44 VR 695
(Weinberg, Harper and Priest JJA)

Nguyen v The King [2026] VSCA 45 (19 March 2026)
(TAYLOR and KIDD JJA)

Romero v The Queen (2011) 32 VR 486
(Buchanan, Redlich and Mandie JJA)

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

DPP v Terrick (2009) 24 VR 457
(Maxwell P, Redlich JA and Robson AJA)

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

R v Koumis (2008) 18 VR 434
(Redlich and Kellam JJA and Osborn AJA)

Blue Star Care Pty Ltd (in liq) v Rimcroft Pty Ltd as trustee for the Heymann Family Trust [2026] QSC 50 (19 March 2026)
(Smith J)

Coburn v Brotchie (1876) 16 VLR 6
(HOOD, J.)

Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Ho [2026] NSWSC 247 (20 March 2026)
(Elkaim AJ)

Scanlon v American Cigarette Company (Overseas) (No 1) [1987] VR 261
(Nicholson J)

Rawcorp Pty Ltd v MDP No 15 Pty Ltd [2026] QSC 38 (19 March 2026)
(Wilson J)

Fletcher Construction Australia v Varnsdorf [1998] 3 VR 812
(Charles, Callaway and Batt JJA)

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

Rowan (a pseudonym) v The King [2026] VSCA 44 (19 March 2026)
(KIDD, RICHARDS and KAYE JJA)

Joud v The Queen (2011) 32 VR 400
(Ashley, Neave and Weinberg JJA)

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

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

Markovic v Stefanovic [2026] VSCA 46 (20 March 2026)
(LYONS, RICHARDS and KENNY JJA)

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

Re Duncan [1939] VLR 355
(Lowe J., Gavan Duffy J. and Martin JJ)

King v White [1992] 2 VR 417
(Hedigan J)

Re Brown Deceased [1972] VR 36
(NORRIS, AJ)

Lee v Hearn (2005) 11 VR 270
(Callaway, Batt and Buchanan, Jj.A)

A & L Builders Pty Ltd v Porter [2026] QCAT 118 (16 March 2026)
(Member Howe)

Pullen v Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Pty Ltd [1993] 1 VR 27
(Brooking, Tadgell and Hayne JJ)

Mosello v Queensland Police Service [2026] QCAT 122 (13 March 2026)
(Senior Member Fitzpatrick)

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

Ross v Draper [2026] VSCA 47 (20 March 2026)
(McLEISH JA)

O'Bryan v Lindholm (2024) 74 VR 496
(Kennedy, Walker and Macaulay JJA)

City of Camberwell v Camberwell Shopping Centre Pty Ltd [1994] 1 VR 163
(Fullagar , Marks , and Gobbo , JJ)

Thurin v Krongold Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd (2022) 73 VR 403
(McLeish, Niall and Walker JJA)

Moorabbin Transit Pty Ltd v Bekhit (2016) 50 VR 563
(Tate, Ferguson and McLeish JJA)

Re Cherish International Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 128 (19 March 2026)
(Fary AsJ)

Eaton v ISS Catering Services Pty Ltd (2013) 42 VR 635
(Neave JA, Hargrave and Dixon Ajja)

DPP v Dawas [2026] VCC 309 (20 March 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE TIWANA)

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

D’Aloia v The King [2026] VSCA 35 (11 March 2026)
(McCann JR)

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

Jarvie v The Magistrates' Court of Victoria At Brunswick [1995] 1 VR 84
(Brooking , Southwell and Teague , JJ)

Janssen v OnePath Custodians Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] FCA 291 (20 March 2026)
(BUTTON J)

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