VR Mentions
Week of 22 December 2025

Fing & Ma (No 2) [2025] FedCFamC1A 230 (12 December 2025)
(ALDRIDGE, CAMPTON & CHRISTIE JJ)

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

Cottrell v Miglic (2025) 77 VR 554
(McLeish, Lyons and Kenny JJA)

Beroni & Corelli [2025] FedCFamC1A 236 (18 December 2025)
(ALSTERGREN CJ, HARTNETT & CURRAN JJ)

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

Partington & Partington (No 2) [2025] FedCFamC1A 229 (12 December 2025)
(CHRISTIE J)

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

Bartlett v The Owners – Strata Plan No 12375 [No 2] [2025] NSWCATCD 168 (23 October 2025)
(G K Burton SC, Senior 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)

McMahon v Jones [2025] VCC 1811 (19 December 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE TSIKARIS)

Thomas v The a2 Milk Company Ltd [No 2] (2022) 68 VR 283
(Button J)

Rashays Enterprises Pty Ltd v Corban [2025] NSWCATCD 171 (24 October 2025)
(K Merrick, Senior Member)

Morris v Riverwild Management Pty Ltd (2011) 38 VR 103
(Nettle, Redlich and Weinberg JJA)

Zhang v Wealth for Life Institute [2025] VCC 1794 (19 December 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE TSIKARIS)

Martin v Bailey (2009) 26 VR 270
(Maxwell P, Redlich JA and Robson AJA)

Coloca v BP Australia [1992] 2 VR 441
(O'Bryan J)

Tsiragakis v Mallet (2025) 77 VR 324
(Beach, Kennedy and Kaye JJA)

Leda Constructions v 22 Upton Rd [2025] VCC 1112 (19 December 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE MARKS)

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

Waters v Frank; Frank v Waters (No 2) [2025] NSWSC 1586 (19 December 2025)
(Elkaim AJ)

In the Will Of [1908] VLR 682
(Hood, J)

In the Will of (1876) 13 VLR 572
(WEBB, J.)

Akers v Victoria Police [2025] VSCA 341 (22 December 2025)
(BEACH JA)

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

Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association Limited v Director of Biosecurity [2025] FCA 1669 (11 December 2025)
(LEE J)

Fei v Hexin Pty Ltd (2024) 75 VR 581
(Kennedy, Macaulay and Lyons JJA)

Re Yan; Hughes v Wong (No 4) [2025] VSC 833 (22 December 2025)
(Kaye JA)

Exxonmobil Superannuation Plan Pty Ltd v Esso Australia Pty Ltd (2010) 29 VR 356
(Habersberger J)

Re Cohen Deceased [1975] VR 187
(GILLARD, J)

Re Centro Retail Australia Ltd (2012) 35 VR 512
(Almond J)

WEQ (a pseudonym) v Medical Board of Australia [2025] VSC 767 (9 December 2025)
(Quigley J)

WEQ v Medical Board of Australia (2021) 69 VR 1
(Kyrou and McLeish JJA)

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

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

Medical Board of Australia v Kemp (2018) 56 VR 51
(Maxwell P, Tate and Niall JJA)

Tanah Merah Vic Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 of PS613436T (2021) 75 VR 1
(Beach and Osborn JJA; Stynes AJA)

Kruger v Thompson (No 2) [2025] FCAFC 193 (22 December 2025)
(COLVIN, ABRAHAM AND MCELWAINE JJ)

Eastman v Wilson [1938] VLR 83
(Lowe J)

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

Apostolidis v Kalenik (2010) 24 VR 726
(Redlich JA and Hansen AJA)

On Sky Enterprise (HK) Ltd v Lanco International Holdings Ltd; On Sky Enterprise (HK) Ltd v Leung [2025] NSWSC 1599 (22 December 2025)
(Parker J)

Michael v Thompson (1876) 20 VLR 548
(MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HODGES, JJ.)

Mayfair Land Holdings Pty Ltd v Terafortis Ltd [2025] VSCA 343 (22 December 2025)
(WALKER, ORR and KENNY JJA)

Sambucco v Sambucco (2023) 72 VR 121
(McLeish and Walker JJA; Gorton AJA)

R v Robertson; R v Westwood [2025] NSWCCA 235 (23 December 2025)
(McHugh JA; Ierace J; Cavanagh J)

R v King [1979] VR 399
(YOUNG CJ, LUSH, and BROOKING, JJ)

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

Pharmacy Board of Australia v Jadczuk (Review and Regulation) [2025] VCAT 1128 (23 December 2025)
(I. Proctor, Deputy President)

R v Boucher [1995] 1 VR 110
(PHILLIPS CJ , BROOKING , TEAGUE , COLDREY and EAMES, JJ)

CROSER v CROSER & ORS [2025] SASCA 145 (22 December 2025)
(The Honourable President Livesey, the Honourable Justice S Doyle and the Honourable Justice Bleby)

Hilliard v Westpac Banking Corporation (2009) 25 VR 139
(Maxwell P; Dodds-Streeton JA; Osborn AJA)

Hookway v Racing Victoria Ltd (2005) 13 VR 444
(Warren, C.J, Ormiston, J.A and Harper, A.J.A)

RJE v Secretary to the Department of Justice (2008) 21 VR 526
(Maxwell P, Nettle and Weinberg JJA)

Tailing Gully Farming Pty Ltd v Pratt [2025] QSC 353 (19 December 2025)
(Kelly J)

Lin Tiger Plastering Pty Ltd v Platinum Construction (Vic) Pty Ltd (2018) 57 VR 576
(Croft J)

Arambatzis v Cristian [2025] NSWSC 1606 (23 December 2025)
(Meek J)

Re Income Tax Acts (No 1) [1930] VLR 211
(Irvine, C.J., Macfarlan, J., Lowe, J.)

The Equity Trustees Executors and Agency Co v Epstein [1984] VR 577
(Kaye J)

McWhinney v Melbourne Health (2011) 31 VR 285
(Neave, Redlich and Mandie JJA)

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

[2025] WASC 552 (9 DECEMBER 2025)
(: FIANNACA J)

R v Presser [1958] VR 45
(SMITH, J)

Hales v Ribic (Residential Tenancies) [2025] VCAT 1083 (8 December 2025)
(J Bartlett, Member)

WEQ v Medical Board of Australia (2021) 69 VR 1
(Kyrou and McLeish JJA)

Gobel Aviation Pty Ltd (in liq) v Ripper [2025] VSCA 344 (23 December 2025)
(NIALL CJ, BEACH JA and O’MEARA AJA)

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

Select Harvests Pty Ltd v Jose Borrell S.A. [2025] VSC 839 (23 December 2025)
(Delany J)

VS Property & Holding Pty Ltd v Zurzolo (2024) 78 VR 159
(Niall, Walker and Kenny JJA)

Love v Structural Monitoring Systems PLC [2025] FCA 1665 (22 December 2025)
(VANDONGEN J)

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

Elks, in the matter of Moreton Resources Limited (Receivers Appointed) [2025] FCA 1670 (22 December 2025)
(WHEATLEY J)

Re Carpenter International Pty Ltd (2016) 51 VR 190
(Cameron J)

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

Mai & Ors v Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police [2025] VCC 1935 (23 December 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE FRAATZ)

Mai v Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (2020) 62 VR 118
(Tate, McLeish and Hargrave JJA)

MOTOR ACCIDENT COMMISSION v RACCANELLO & ORS [2025] SASCA 146 (23 December 2025)
(The Honourable Chief Justice Kourakis, the Honourable President Livesey and the Honourable Justice S Doyle)

Connelly v Transport Accident Commission (2024) 73 VR 257
(Beach and Niall JJA; J Forrest AJA)

Environmental Systems Pty Ltd v Peerless Holdings Pty Ltd (2008) 19 VR 358
(Nettle, Ashley and Dodds-Streeton JJA)

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

Morley v National Insurance Co [1967] VR 566
(MCINERNEY, J)

Scott v Bowyer [1998] 1 VR 207
(Winneke P; Brooking and Hayne JJA)

Rabb & Fiddes v Tayeh [2025] VMC 17 (18 December 2025)
(MH Thomas)

Ferguson v Walkley (2008) 17 VR 647
(Harper J)

DPP v Cormick (2023) 72 VR 451
(Emerton P; T Forrest and Osborn JJA)

Magee v Delaney (2012) 39 VR 50
(Kyrou J)

PK v THE SALESIAN SOCIETY INCORPORATED, DM v THE SALESIAN SOCIETY INCORPORATED, MP v THE SALESIAN SOCIETY INCORPORATED [2025] SASC 208 (23 December 2025)
(Decision of the Honourable Justice B Doyle)

Yunghanns v Elfic Pty Ltd (2000) 1 VR 92
(Warren J)

He v Monash University (Security for Costs) [2025] VSC 842 (19 December 2025)
(Hetyey AsJ)

Epping Plaza Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Pty Ltd v Bevendale Pty Ltd [1999] 2 VR 191
(WINNEKE, P., PHILLIPS and CALLAWAY, JJ.A.)

Troiano v Voci (2019) 61 VR 511
(Riordan J)

Lines v Tana [1987] VR 641
(Crockett, O'Bryan and Tadgell JJ)

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

Weger v Boola Boola Petroleum and Natural Gas Co [1923] VLR 570
(MacFARLAN, J.)

Zhang v Oakmont Properties (2023) 71 VR 425
(Gorton J)

KIRSTEN v MILLER [2025] SASCA 148 (24 December 2025)
(The Honourable President Livesey, the Honourable Justice Lovell and the Honourable Justice S Doyle)

Gardiner v Hughes (2017) 54 VR 394
(Tate, Kyrou and McLeish JJA)

National Trustees Executors & Agency Company of Australasia Ltd v Barnes [1941] VLR 133

Nolan v Collie (2003) 7 VR 287
(Ormiston, Batt and Vincent, Jj.A)

RWG Management Ltd v Commissioner for Corporate Affairs [1985] VR 385
(Brooking J)

Richardson v Goldstone (Owners Corporations) (Costs) [2025] VCAT 1132 (19 December 2025)
(R Wilson, Deputy President)

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)

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

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

Real Estate Victoria Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 PS332430W (2021) 64 VR 24
(Richards J)

DPP v Wareham (2002) 5 VR 439
(Winneke, P., Buchanan, J.A and O'Bryan, A.J.A)

Kowal v Zoccoli (2002) 4 VR 399
(Winneke, P. and Ormiston and Phillips, Jj.A)

City of Collingwood v State of Victoria [1993] 2 VR 66
(Harper J)

Transport Accident Commission v O'Reilly [1999] 2 VR 436
(Tadgell, Ormiston and Callaway, Jj.A)

Duncan and Weller v Mendelson [1989] VR 386
(Kaye, Southwell and Hampel JJ)

Grbavac v Hart [1997] 1 VR 154
(Winneke P; Tadgell and Hayne JJA)

[1997] VR 154

Pacific Indemnity Underwriting Agency Pty Ltd v Maclaw No 651 Pty Ltd (2005) 13 VR 483
(Ormiston and Nettle, Jj.A and Hansen, A.J.A)

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

Mainieri v Cirillo (2014) 47 VR 127
(Nettle AP and Hansen and Santamaria JJA)

YRPQ and Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (Migration) [2025] ARTA 2739 (17 December 2025)

Nigro v Secretary to the Department of Justice (2013) 41 VR 359
(Redlich, Osborn and Priest JJA)

CEO, National Disability Insurance Agency and QJHVM (Guidance and Appeals Panel) [2025] ARTA 2730 (19 December 2025)

Priest v West (2011) 35 VR 225
(Maxwell P, Harper JA and Kyrou AJA)

SHMANDIY v POLICE [2025] SASC 210 (24 December 2025)
(Judgment of the Honourable Justice Gray)

R v McNamara (No 2) [1997] 1 VR 257
(Winneke P; Charles JA; Southwell AJA)

Buchanan and Comcare (Compensation) [2025] ARTA 2763 (24 December 2025)

R v Lewis (2000) 1 VR 290
(Winneke, P., Tadgell, J.A and Hedigan, A.J.A)

Ranavue and Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (Migration) [2025] ARTA 2769 (24 December 2025)
(Senior Member A. Nikolic)

RJE v Secretary to the Department of Justice (2008) 21 VR 526
(Maxwell P, Nettle and Weinberg JJA)

Takenaka & Maddox [2025] FedCFamC1A 243 (19 December 2025)
(CAMPTON J)

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

Rathi & Rathi [2025] FedCFamC1A 238 (22 December 2025)
(WILLIAMS J)

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

Leena & Leena [2025] FedCFamC1A 241 (23 December 2025)
(HOGAN, ALTOBELLI & MCNAB JJ)

AJH Lawyers Pty Ltd v Careri (2011) 34 VR 236
(Warren CJ, Hansen JA and Almond AJA)

Ashton v The Corporation of the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane & Heffernan [2025] QIRC 335 (5 December 2025)

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

Oppositions by George Marquis to registration of trade mark application numbers 2405668 VIC SkiRIDERS (fig.) and 2419427 VICTORIAN SkiRIDERS (fig.) – both in class 25 – in the name of Peter Kovas [2025] ATMO 263 (17 December 2025)
(Trade Mark)

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