VR Mentions
Week of 23 March 2026

Published 29 March 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 74 mentions of Victorian Reports and Victorian Law Reports in the period from 23 March 2026 to 29 March 2026.

Mentions


  1. Conner & Conner (No 4) [2026] FedCFamC1A 43 (20 March 2026)
    (ALTOBELLI, KARI & SCHONELL JJ)

    mentions

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


  2. DPP v Niyazi [2026] VCC 198 (25 February 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE BAYLES)

    mentions

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

    Markovic v The Queen (2010) 30 VR 589
    (Maxwell P, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Weinberg JJA)


  3. NOG [2026] VCAT 175 (29 January 2026)
    (V. Bombas, Acting Senior Member)

    mentions

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


  4. DPP v Serebryanski [2026] VCC 316 (20 March 2026)
    (Kelly)

    mentions

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


  5. DPP v Canavan [2026] VCC 182 (23 February 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)

    mentions

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

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


  6. McMahon V Balint-Smith [2026] VCC 297 (20 March 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE TSIKARIS)

    mentions

    Victorian Stevedoring v Farlow [1963] VR 594
    (HERRING, CJ SHOLL AND HUDSON, JJ)


  7. Lawton v State of Victoria (Victoria Police) [2026] VCAT 194 (23 March 2026)
    (C. Powles, Senior Member)

    mentions

    Maya v DPP (2019) 60 VR 276
    (Cavanough J)

    Director of Housing v Sudi (2011) 33 VR 559
    (Warren CJ; Maxwell P; Weinberg JA)

    Bare v Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (2015) 48 VR 129
    (Warren CJ; Tate and Santamaria JJA)

    MyEnvironment Inc v VicForests (2013) 42 VR 456
    (Warren CJ; Tate JA; Garde AJA)

    Certain Children v Minister for Families and Children (No 2) (2017) 52 VR 441
    (John Dixon J)

    Selinda Maduranjaan Perera Gardi Hewapanna Meringnage v Interstate Enterprises Pty Ltd T/A Tecside Group and Ors (according to the schedule attached) and Attorney-General Of Victoria (2020) 60 VR 361
    (Tate, Niall and Emerton JJA)

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

    Towie v Victoria (2008) 19 VR 640
    (Kyrou J)


  8. DPP v Thompson [2026] VCC 281 (11 March 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE HASSAN)

    mentions

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


  9. SafeWork NSW v General Forest Tree Surgeon Pty Ltd [2026] NSWIC 8 (24 March 2026)
    (Taylor J, President)

    mentions

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


  10. Kordaris v Manningham CC [2026] VCAT 191 (23 March 2026)
    (Susan Whitney, Member)

    mentions

    R v Russo (2004) 11 VR 1
    (BONGIORNO J)


  11. Irvine v Paterson [2026] QDC 32 (16 March 2026)
    (Porter KC DCJ)

    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)


  12. G (SC 130/2024) v The King [2026] NZSC 19 (24 March 2026)
    (Winkelmann CJ, Glazebrook, Williams, Kós and Miller JJ)

    mentions

    R v Boland (2007) 17 VR 300
    (Nettle, Ashley and Dodds-Streeton JJA)


  13. Fisher v R [2026] NSWCCA 27 (25 March 2026)
    (Kirk JA at [1]; Fagan J at [178]; Yehia J at [184])

    mentions

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

    DPP v England [1999] 2 VR 258
    (Brooking, Batt and Chernov, Jj.A)


  14. R v HUMPHREYS [2026] SADC 23 (25 March 2026)
    (Reasons for the Verdicts of her Honour Judge Fuller)

    mentions

    R v Shalala (2007) 17 VR 133
    (Vincent and Redlich JJA and Habersberger AJA)


  15. CDPP v McFarlane [2026] VCC 320 (13 March 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE RIDDELL)

    mentions

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

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

    R v Nguyen and Phan [1997] 1 VR 386
    (Winneke P; Brooking and Callaway JJA)


  16. Re Robloi Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 141 (24 March 2026)
    (Steffensen AsJ)

    mentions

    Ogilvie v Adams [1981] VR 1041
    (FULLAGAR, J)


  17. Charles (a pseudonym) v The Society of Jesus in Australia [2026] VSCA 49 (25 March 2026)
    (BEACH and DONAGHUE JJA)

    mentions

    Baumgartner v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2022) 66 VR 489
    (Beach and Niall JJA; Gorton AJA)

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

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

    McKenzie v Findlay [1966] VR 3
    (WINNEKE CJ, PAPE and ADAM , JJ)

    Dodoro v Knighting (2004) 10 VR 277
    (Winneke, P., Charles, Callaway, Buchanan and Eames, Jj.A)


  18. Hameed (a pseudonym) v The King [2026] VSCA 48 (25 March 2026)
    (EMERTON P, WALKER, ORR, KIDD JJA and CROUCHER AJA)

    mentions

    Shimshon v MLC Nominees Pty Ltd (2021) 66 VR 277
    (Sifris, Walker and Whelan JJA)

    CGL v DPP (No 2) (2010) 24 VR 482
    (Maxwell P, Buchanan and Bongiorno JJA)

    KJM v The Queen (No 2) (2011) 33 VR 11
    (Maxwell P, Buchanan, Neave, Redlich and Bongiorno JJA)

    Peterson (a pseudonym) v The Queen (2019) 57 VR 521
    (Maxwell P and Taylor AJA)

    DPP v Pace (2015) 45 VR 276
    (Priest and Beach JJA)

    McDonald v DPP (2010) 26 VR 242
    (Ashley, Neave and Redlich JJA)

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

    CGL v DPP (2010) 24 VR 486
    (Maxwell P, Buchanan and Bongiorno JJA)

    PNJ v DPP (2010) 27 VR 146
    (Maxwell P, Buchanan and Bongiorno JJA)

    PJ v The Queen (2012) 36 VR 402
    (Maxwell P, Redlich and Hansen JJA)

    Commissioner of State Revenue v Challenger Listed Investments Ltd (2011) 34 VR 617
    (Buchanan and Tate JJA; Sifris AJA)

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

    Patton v Mareangareu (2021) 66 VR 577
    (Priest, McLeish and Kennedy JJA)

    R v DG (2010) 28 VR 127
    (Buchanan, Weinberg and Bongiorno JJA)


  19. R v Muliaga [2026] VSC 145 (25 March 2026)
    (Gorton J)

    mentions

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

    Dahl v Grice [1981] VR 513
    (YOUNG CJ, KAYE and GOBBO, JJ)

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


  20. Piggott v De Santana [2026] VSC 84 (4 March 2026)
    (Irving AsJ)

    mentions

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

    R v Smith [1995] 1 VR 10
    (Brooking, Byrne and Eames JJ)


  21. Chen v Chen [2026] NSWCATCD 12 (06 January 2026)
    (B. Koch, General Member)

    mentions

    Swan v Uecker (2016) 50 VR 74
    (Croft J)


  22. Re BG [2026] VSC 153 (4 March 2026)
    (Piekusis J)

    mentions

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


  23. Thorneycroft v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2026] VCC 327 (25 March 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE K L BOURKE)

    mentions

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

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

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


  24. DPP v Young [2026] VCC 334 (18 March 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE ELLIS)

    mentions

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


  25. DPP v Fidge & Anor [2026] VCC 300 (19 March 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE MULLALY)

    mentions

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


  26. DPP v Cooper [2026] VCC 352 (26 March 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE TIWANA)

    mentions

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

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


  27. DPP v Johnson [2026] VCC 254 (5 February 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE DOYLE)

    mentions

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


  28. Psychology Board of Australia v Barber [2026] VCAT 208 (26 March 2026)
    (Justice Woodward, President)

    mentions

    Robertson v City of Nunawading [1973] VR 819
    (WINNEKE, CJ GOWANS and STARKE, JJ)

    R v ACR Roofing Pty Ltd (2004) 11 VR 187
    (ORMISTON, VINCENT and NETTLE, JJ.A.)

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

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


  29. Police v JE (a pseudonym) [2026] ACTMC 5 (11 March 2026)
    (Magistrate Robinson)

    mentions

    Worcester v Smith [1951] VLR 316
    (O’Bryan J)


  30. CDPP v Freeman [2026] VCC 160 (18 February 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE GWYNN)

    mentions

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


  31. Purewal v Medical Council of New South Wales [2026] NSWCATOD 43 (27 March 2026)
    (I R Coleman SC ADCJ, Principal Member, Dr C Newberry, Senior Member, Dr A Pethebridge, Senior Member, M Christensen, General Member)

    mentions

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

    (2008) VR 526


  32. CDPP v Le [2026] VCC 360 (23 March 2026)
    (JUDGE DAWES)

    mentions

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

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


  33. DPP v Healey [2026] VCC 269 (6 March 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE DOYLE)

    mentions

    DPP v Neethling (2009) 22 VR 466
    (Maxwell P; Vincent JA; Hargrave AJA)


  34. DPP v Willis (a pseudonym) & Anor [2026] VCC 210 (4 March 2026)
    (His Honour Judge Rozen)

    mentions

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


  35. Reyes v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2026] VCC 351 (12 February 2026 (ex tempore) 27 March 2026 (written reasons))
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE ROBERTSON)

    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)

    Sutton v Laminex Group Pty Ltd (2011) 31 VR 100
    (Ashley and Tate JJA and Hargrave AJA)

    Petkovski v Galletti [1994] 1 VR 436
    (Brooking, Southwell and Teague JJ)

    AG Staff Pty Ltd v Filipowicz; Arnold Ribbon Co Pty Ltd v Filipowicz (2012) 34 VR 309
    (Mandie and Bongiorno JJA, Kyrou AJA)

    Georgopoulos v Silaforts Painting Pty Ltd (2012) 37 VR 232
    (Osborn JA, J Forrest and Beach Ajja)


  36. Nguyen v Cao [2026] VCC 289 (27 March 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE ROBERTSON)

    mentions

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


  37. Lofts v Lawcover Insurance Pty Limited [2026] NSWDC 68 (20 March 2026)
    (Andronos SC DCJ)

    mentions

    Kocis v S E Dickens [1998] 3 VR 408
    (Ormiston, Phillips and Hayne JJA)


  38. R v Forrest (No 4) [2026] NSWSC 260 (27 March 2026)
    (Yehia J)

    mentions

    R v Harris [1961] VR 236
    (LOWE , GAVAN DUFFY and SHOLL , JJ)


  39. Roper v Roper [2026] VSCA 50 (26 March 2026)
    (KENNEDY, RICHARDS and DONAGHUE JJA)

    mentions

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


  40. Director of Public Prosecution v Woolley [2026] TASCCA 1 (26 March 2026)
    (Pearce J, Brett J, Jago J)

    mentions

    DPP v Energy Brix Australia Corporation Pty Ltd (2006) 14 VR 345
    (Buchanan, Vincent and Neave, Jj.A)


  41. Jones v Jones [2026] TASFC 4 (26 March 2026)
    (Pearce J, Brett J, Cuthbertson J)

    mentions

    Blair v Blair (2004) 10 VR 69
    (Chernov and Nettle, Jj.A and Hansen, A.J.A)

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


  42. Butler v Crown Melbourne Limited [2026] VCAT 200 (24 March 2026)
    (I. Scott, Member)

    mentions

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


  43. Shaw v The Official Trustee in Bankruptcy [2026] FCAFC 32 (27 March 2026)
    (PERRAM, CHEESEMAN AND MEAGHER JJ)

    mentions

    Djordjevich v Rohrt (2022) 67 VR 161
    (Kennedy and Whelan JJA)


  44. Anderson v Stonnington City Council [2026] FCAFC 34 (27 March 2026)
    (BANKS-SMITH, DOWLING AND MCDONALD JJ)

    mentions

    Cannon v Tahche (2002) 5 VR 317
    (Winneke, P., Charles and Chernov, Jj.A)


  45. Director of Public Prosecutions v Maskell (Ruling No 2.1) [2026] VSC 159 (11 February 2026)
    (Elliott J)

    mentions

    R v Le Broc (2000) 2 VR 43
    (Phillips, C.J, Batt, J.A and Cummins, A.J.A)

    DPP v Paulino (2017) 54 VR 109
    (Weinberg, Priest and Ferguson JJA)