VR Mentions
Week of 24 March 2025

Published 30 March 2025

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 79 mentions of Victorian Reports and Victorian Law Reports in the period from 24 March 2025 to 30 March 2025.

Mentions


  1. R v MCGREGOR [2025] SADC 22 (12 March 2025)
    (Reasons for the Verdicts of his Honour Judge Muscat)

    mentions

    R v Abdul-Rasool (2008) 18 VR 586
    (Chernov and Redlich JJA; King AJA)


  2. DPP v Najib (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 294 (11 March 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE KARAPANAGIOTIDIS)

    mentions

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


  3. DPP v Favento [2025] VCC 86 (7 February 2025)
    (Her Honour Judge Hawkins)

    mentions

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

    Harrison v The Queen (2015) 74 MVR 58
    (Maxwell P, Redlich and Tate JJA)


  4. JAWAD QAYYUM v THE KING [2025] VSCA 14 (20 February 2025)
    (EMERTON P and J FORREST AJA)

    mentions

    Formosa v The Queen (2012) 36 VR 679
    (Redlich, Osborn and Whelan JJA)

    R v Rumpf [1988] VR 466
    (Young CJ; Murray and McGarvie JJ)

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

    Adamson v The Queen (2015) 47 VR 268
    (Warren CJ and Redlich and Weinberg JJA)


  5. THE STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA -v- YORK [2025] WADC 3 (31 JANUARY 2025)
    (LEVY DCJ)

    mentions

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


  6. Arnott v Harland & Ors [2025] NTSC 10 (27 February 2025)
    (Kelly J)

    mentions

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


  7. The King v Riley [2025] NTSC 7 (21 February 2025)
    (Kelly J)

    mentions

    Dupas v The Queen (2012) 40 VR 182
    (Warren CJ, Maxwell P, Nettle, Redlich and Bongiorno JJA)


  8. ST (Request for interlocutory emergency guardianship order) [2025] TASCAT 39 (3 February 2025)
    (Ms V Jones, Member)

    mentions

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


  9. Bramston v Transport Accident Commission [2025] VCC 274 (21 March 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE HINCHEY)

    mentions

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

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

    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)


  10. DPP v Lewis [2025] VCC 283 (14 March 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE TINNEY)

    mentions

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


  11. A V & C V v L S [2025] VCC 285 (24 March 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE PILLAY)

    mentions

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

    Craig Williamson Pty Ltd v Barrowcliff [1915] VLR 450
    (Hodges, J)

    Kaplan v Lee-Archer (2007) 15 VR 405
    (Buchanan, Vincent and Nettle, JJA)


  12. SafeWork NSW v Civil 1 Pty Ltd [2025] NSWDC 82 (24 March 2025)
    (Scotting DCJ)

    mentions

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

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


  13. Purcell v IDN24 [2025] FCA 215 (19 March 2025)
    (BENNETT J)

    mentions

    Saxe v Kellett [1970] VR 600
    (ANDERSON, J)


  14. DPP v Valiusaitis [2025] VCC 271 (13 March 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)

    mentions

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


  15. Westen v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 193 (6 March 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE MYERS)

    mentions

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


  16. DPP v Pham [2025] VCC 310 (20 March 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE DEMPSEY)

    mentions

    R v Pidoto and O'Dea (2006) 14 VR 269
    (Maxwell, P., Callaway, Buchanan, Vincent and Eames, Jj.A)

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

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


  17. Feng (a pseudonym) v The King [2025] VSCA 45 (25 March 2025)
    (PRIEST and T FORREST JJA)

    mentions

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

    Murdoch (A Pseudonym) v The Queen (2013) 40 VR 451
    (Redlich, Priest and Coghlan JJA)

    R v Maio [1989] VR 281
    (Crockett Acj, Obryan and Nathan JJ)

    Moors v Burke [1919] VLR 444
    ([Coram ISAACS, GAVAN DUFFY, AND RICH, JJ.])

    R v Neilan [1992] 1 VR 57
    (Young Cj, Brooking and Marks JJ)

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


  18. Matthams (a pseudonym) v The King [2025] VSCA 44 (25 March 2025)
    (PRIEST, WALKER and BOYCE JJA)

    mentions

    R v Clune (No 2) [1996] 1 VR 1
    (Winneke P , Callaway JA and Crockett AJA)

    R v Wright [1999] 3 VR 355
    (Phillips, C.J, Charles and Callaway, Jj.A)

    R v Cahill [1998] 4 VR 1
    (Ormiston, Phillips and Batt JJA)


  19. Charlton v The King [2025] VSCA 46 (25 March 2025)
    (PRIEST, WALKER and BOYCE JJA)

    mentions

  20. Nguyen v R [2025] NSWCCA 42 (26 March 2025)
    (Davies J at [1], Dhanji J at [2], Huggett J at [57])

    mentions

    R v Klamo (2008) 18 VR 644
    (Maxwell P, Vincent and Neave JJA)


  21. DPP v Barrow (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 313 (25 March 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE TIWANA)

    mentions

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

    R v Mills [1998] 4 VR 235
    (Phillips CJ; Charles and Batt JJA)


  22. DPP v Barrow (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 163 (21 February 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)

    mentions

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


  23. DPP v Karam [2025] VCC 230 (6 March 2025)
    (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)

    Rodriguez v DPP (Cth) (2013) 40 VR 436
    (Warren CJ and Redlich JA)


  24. DPP v Cohalan [2025] VCC 305 (20 March 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE HASSAN)

    mentions

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


  25. AMTB Ptd Pty v Chan (Building and Property) [2025] VCAT 236 (21 March 2025)
    (E Riegler, Deputy President)

    mentions

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


  26. Cassar v Department of Justice and Community Safety (Human Rights) [2025] VCAT 253 (26 March 2025)
    (B. Steele, Senior Member)

    mentions

    Slaveski v Smith (2012) 34 VR 206
    (Warren CJ, Nettle and Redlich JJA)


  27. SCH -v- RBG [2025] WASC 98 (26 MARCH 2025)
    (WHITBY J)

    mentions

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


  28. Newman v Whittington [2025] NSWSC 275 (26 March 2025)
    (Chen J)

    mentions

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

    Herald & Weekly Times Ltd v Popovic (2003) 9 VR 1
    (WINNEKE, A.C.J, GILLARD and WARREN, A.JJ.A.)


  29. DPP v Farah [2025] VCC 307 (20 March 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE MOGLIA)

    mentions

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


  30. DPP v Waipouri [2025] VCC 325 (26 March 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE HOGAN)

    mentions

    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)


  31. Liu v Lam (No 2) [2025] NSWSC 264 (27 March 2025)
    (Walton J)

    mentions

    Birtchnell v Morris [1923] VLR 201
    (McArthur, J)


  32. Peter v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 74 (10 February 2025 (ex tempore))
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE FRAATZ)

    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)

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


  33. DPP v Energy Australia (Yallourn) [2025] VCC 329 (27 March 2025)
    (His Honour Judge Rozen)

    mentions

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

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

    DPP v Coates Hire Operations Pty Ltd (2012) 36 VR 361
    (Maxwell P, Weinberg JA and Hollingworth AJA)

    Chugg v Pacific Dunlop (No 2) [1999] 3 VR 934
    (Kaye, Beach and Ormiston JJ)

    R v Australian Char Pty Ltd [1999] 3 VR 834
    (Phillips CJ; Smith and Ashley JJ)

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

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


  34. DPP v Hudson [2025] VCC 284 (18 March 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE WRAIGHT)

    mentions

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


  35. PATHAK v MEDICAL BOARD OF AUSTRALIA (Occupational Discipline) [2025] ACAT 18 (19 March 2025)
    (Presidential Member J Lucy)

    mentions

    Maroondah City Council v Fletcher (2009) 29 VR 160
    (Warren CJ, Redlich JA, Osborn AJA)


  36. DPP v Hancock [2025] VCC 252 (11 March 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE MOGLIA)

    mentions

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


  37. Director of Public Prosecutions v McPherson [2025] VSC 140 (27 March 2025)
    (Elliott J)

    mentions

    R v AB (No 2) (2008) 18 VR 391
    (Warren CJ, Maxwell P and Redlich JA)

    R v Newman and Turnbull [1997] 1 VR 146
    (Winneke P; Hayne JA; Crockett AJA)

    R v Mills [1998] 4 VR 235
    (Phillips CJ; Charles and Batt JJA)

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


  38. Alphington Developments Pty Ltd v Amcor Pty Ltd [2025] VSCA 48 (27 March 2025)
    (WALKER, LYONS and WHELAN JJA)

    mentions

    JPA Finance Pty Ltd v Gordon Nominees Pty Ltd (2019) 58 VR 393
    (Beach, McLeish and Niall JJA)

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

    Vroon BV v Foster's Brewing Group [1994] 2 VR 32
    (Ormiston J)

    Sterling & Freeman Advisory v Callisi (2024) 73 VR 587
    (Ferguson CJ; Kennedy and Lyons JJA)

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


  39. Rock v Henderson; Rock v Henderson (No 2) [2025] NSWCA 47 (28 March 2025)
    (Kirk JA; Adamson JA; Ball JA)

    mentions

    Fletcher Construction Australia Ltd v Lines Macfarlane & Marshall Pty Ltd (2001) 4 VR 28
    (Charles, Chernov and Vincent, Jj.A)

    Regina v Casey (1876) 13 VLR 37
    (HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD & KERFERD, JJ.)

    Little v Law Institute of Victoria (No 3) [1990] VR 257
    (Kaye, Beachand and Ormiston JJ)


  40. DPP v Harper (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 73 (7 February 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE HIGHAM)

    mentions

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


  41. SK (Application for Treatment Order) [2025] TASCAT 53 (28 February 2025)
    (L Mollross, Deputy President, Dr E Walker, Ordinary Member (Psychiatrist), K McShane, Ordinary Member)

    mentions

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


  42. Psychology Board of Australia v Straatsma [2025] TASCAT 54 (26 March 2025)
    (RM Grueber – Deputy President)

    mentions

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


  43. Tsakirios v State of New South Wales [2025] NSWDC 90 (28 March 2025)
    (Weber SC DCJ)

    mentions

    Citation removed (2012) 38 VR 446
    ((Court Of Appeal) (2012) Warren CJ; Redlich, Hansen and Osborn JJA; Curtain AJA)


  44. Spotless Facility Services Pty Ltd v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VSCA 50 (28 March 2025)
    (BEACH, KENNEDY JJA and J FORREST AJA)

    mentions

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


  45. Lang v The King [2025] VSCA 49 (28 March 2025)
    (BEACH and McLEISH JJA)

    mentions

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

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

    DPP v Josefski (2005) 13 VR 85
    (Maxwell, P., Callaway and Chernov, Jj.A)

    Kumova v The Queen (2012) 37 VR 538
    (Nettle, Redlich and Osborn JJA)


  46. Bi v Touvanna [2025] VSC 153 (28 March 2025)
    (Irving AsJ)

    mentions

    Salter v Gilbertson (2003) 6 VR 466
    (Winneke, P., Phillips and Batt, Jj.A)

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

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


  47. R v Shumski (Rulings 1‑3) [2024] VSC 828 (28 March 2025)
    (Croucher J)

    mentions

    R v Holzer [1968] VR 481
    (SMITH, J)

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