VR Mentions
Week of 24 November 2025

Published 30 November 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 90 mentions of Victorian Reports and Victorian Law Reports in the period from 24 November 2025 to 30 November 2025.

Mentions


  1. CBEM Holdings Pty Ltd v Sunshine East Pty Ltd [2025] NSWCA 250 (24 November 2025)
    (Mitchelmore JA at [1], Adamson JA at [2], Free JA at [123])

    mentions

    In Re Solomon; Solomon v Solomon [1946] VLR 115
    (Herring C.J)


  2. Haouchar v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2025] NSWCATAD 255 (24 November 2025)
    (R Block, Senior Member)

    mentions

    McDonald v Guardianship and Administration Board [1993] 1 VR 521
    (Fullagar, Tadgell and Jd Phillips JJ)


  3. Kimpton v Wu [2025] NSWCATAP 295 (24 November 2025)
    (Dr K M George, Senior Member, J Sullivan, Senior Member)

    mentions

    Downes v Maxwell Richard Rhys & Co Pty Ltd (in liq) (2014) 46 VR 283
    (Osborn, Whelan and Beach JJA)


  4. M Plus Advisers Pty Ltd v Frino [2025] ACTSC 517 (24 November 2025)
    (Muller AJ)

    mentions

    Meckiff v Simpson [1968] VR 62
    (MENHENNITT, J)


  5. Cui v Salas-Photiadis [2025] NSWSC 1380 (24 November 2025)
    (Richmond J)

    mentions

    Commonwealth Oil Refineries . v Hollins [1956] VLR 169
    (SHOLL J. read the following judgment)


  6. Sufiya Khan Medical Pty Ltd v Bendigo CC [2025] VCAT 996 (11 November 2025)
    (Sarah Porritt, Member)

    mentions

    Greater Shepparton City Council v Clarke (2017) 56 VR 229
    (Santamaria, Beach and Kaye JJA)


  7. Re Walker [2025] VSC 714 (24 November 2025)
    (Moore J)

    mentions

    Re Bladen [1952] VLR 82
    (Sholl J)

    McKinnon v Voigt [1998] 3 VR 543
    (Tadgell, Ormiston and Phillips JJA)

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

    Re Curtis (2022) 68 VR 40
    (McMillan J)

    Director of Public Prosecutions v GR (2025) 78 VR 454
    (Elliott J)

    Robertson v Smith [1998] 4 VR 165
    (Tadgell, Phillips and Kenny JJA)


  8. Carkeek v Weber [2025] FedCFamC2G 1842 (20 November 2025)
    (JUDGE FARY)

    mentions

    Spotlight Pty Ltd v NCON Australia Ltd (2012) 46 VR 1
    (Harper and Tate JJA and Beach AJA)


  9. The King v John [2025] NTSC 74 (8 October 2025)
    (Grant CJ)

    mentions

    R v Tsingopoulos [1964] VR 676
    (HERRING, CJ DEAN AND GOWANS, JJ)

    Semaan v The Queen (2013) 39 VR 503
    (Buchanan, Ashley and Priest JJA)


  10. Timmerman v The King [2025] NZCA 604 (18 November 2025 at 9.30 am)
    (Collins, Jagose and Gault JJ)

    mentions

    R v Kardogeros [1991] 1 VR 269
    (Crockett, McGarvie and Jh Phillips JJ)


  11. Gregory v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 1618 (24 November 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE ROBERTSON)

    mentions

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

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

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


  12. DPP v Goldstraw [2025] VCC 1669 (14 November 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE TINNEY)

    mentions

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

    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)


  13. ATTORNEY-GENERAL (SA) v GOGEL [2025] SASC 193 (25 November 2025)
    (the Honourable Justice B Doyle)

    mentions

    Benbrika v Attorney-General (Cth) (2024) 74 VR 379
    (Hollingworth J)


  14. DPP v Ajeme [2025] VCC 1547 (23 October 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE MULLALY)

    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)

    R v Tran (2002) 4 VR 457
    (Callaway, Buchanan and Vincent, Jj.A)

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

    DPP v Lawrence (2004) 10 VR 125
    (Winneke, P., Batt and Nettle, Jj.A)


  15. Westell v McElroy (Building and Property) [2025] VCAT 1023 (18 November 2025)
    (I Lulham, Deputy President)

    mentions

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


  16. CDPP v Akin [2025] VCC 1646 (12 November 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE BRECKWEG)

    mentions

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

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

    Markovski v DPP (2014) 41 VR 548
    (Redlich, Whelan and Santamaria JJA)


  17. DPP v KIRWOOD [2025] VCC 1320 (8 September 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE MULLALY)

    mentions

    DPP v O'Neill (2015) 47 VR 395
    (Warren CJ, Redlich and Kaye JJA)

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

    King v The Queen (2011) 32 VR 233
    (Buchanan, Redlich and Mandie JJA)

    Brown v the Queen 59 VR 424
    (Maxwell P, Priest, Kaye, T Forrest and Emerton JJA)


  18. DPP v Abbot [2025] VCC 1713 (19 November 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE ENGLISH)

    mentions

    R v Grossi (2008) 23 VR 500
    (Vincent, Neave and Redlich JJA)


  19. DPP v Hooks (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 1499 (14 October 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE D SEXTON)

    mentions

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


  20. DPP v Artwin (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 1232 (25 August 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE D SEXTON)

    mentions

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

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


  21. Forrest on behalf of the Nangaanya-ku Native Title Claim Group (Part B) v State of Western Australia [2025] FCAFC 160 (24 November 2025)
    (BANKS-SMITH, MCDONALD AND LONGBOTTOM JJ)

    mentions

    Winslow Constructors Pty Ltd v Mt Holden Estates Pty Ltd (2004) 10 VR 435
    (Callaway and Buchanan, Jj.A and Hansen, A.J.A)

    Commissioner of State Revenue v Muir Electrical Co Pty Ltd (2003) 8 VR 200
    (Ormiston, Callaway and Eames, Jj.A)

    R v Ahmed (2007) 17 VR 454
    (Buchanan and Nettle JJA and Whelan AJA)

    Tamas v Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (2003) 9 VR 154
    (Ormiston, Callaway and Eames, Jj.A)

    Fordham v Brideson [1986] VR 587
    (Young Cj Brooking and Nathan JJ)


  22. DPP v Bushell [2025] VCC 1445 (1 October 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE WRAIGHT)

    mentions

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

    R v Morgan (2010) 24 VR 230
    (Maxwell P and Buchanan JA)

    Honeysett v The Queen (2018) 56 VR 375
    (Priest, Beach and Hargrave JJA)

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


  23. DPP v Bourke [2025] VCC 1361 (18 September 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE TODD)

    mentions

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

    DPP v Buhagiar and Heathcote [1998] 4 VR 540
    (Ormiston, Batt and Buchanan JJA)


  24. DPP v Barker (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 1495 (15 October 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE D SEXTON)

    mentions

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


  25. S & L v LJ Hooker Mountain Creek [2025] QCAT 472 (18 November 2025)
    (Acting Magistrate Janelle (Payne) Boegheim, (Ordinary Member) – delivered from Caboolture)

    mentions

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


  26. Idrizi v The King [2025] VSCA 286 (25 November 2025)
    (PRIEST and KAYE JJA)

    mentions

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

    DPP v O'Neill (2015) 47 VR 395
    (Warren CJ, Redlich and Kaye JJA)

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

    R v Bernath [1997] 1 VR 271
    (Winneke P; Brooking and Callaway JJA)

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

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

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

    DPP v Lawrence (2004) 10 VR 125
    (Winneke, P., Batt and Nettle, Jj.A)


  27. R v SHANKS [2025] NSWDC 431 (13 November 2025)
    (Lerve DCJ)

    mentions

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

    R v Nicholas (2000) 1 VR 356
    (Phillips, C.J, Ormiston and Chernov, Jj.A)


  28. Music v State of New South Wales [2025] NSWDC 487 (26 November 2025)
    (Abadee DCJ)

    mentions

    R v Turner [1962] VR 30
    (O'BRYAN , DEAN and HUDSON , JJ)


  29. Re Sewell [2025] VSC 726 (13 November 2025)
    (Elliott J)

    mentions

    R v Renzella [1997] 2 VR 88


  30. Kerr v Legal Services Commission [2025] QDC 187 (26 November 2025)
    (Clarke DCJ)

    mentions

    Cornall v Nagle [1995] 2 VR 188
    (Jd Phillips J)


  31. Buttigieg v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 1703 (25 November 2025)
    (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)

    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)

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

    Transport Accident Commission v Lanson (2001) 3 VR 250
    (Winneke, A.C.J, Phillips and Charles, Jj.A)

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


  32. Mokbel v The King [No 2] [2025] VSCA 291 (6 November 2025)
    (McLEISH, KENNEDY and KAYE JJA)

    mentions

    R v Renzella [1997] 2 VR 88

    R v Mokbel (2012) 35 VR 156
    (Whelan J)

    Mokbel v The Queen (2013) 40 VR 625
    (Maxwell ACJ, Buchanan and Weinberg JJA)


  33. DPP v Lowson [2025] VCC 1565 (28 October 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE RIDDELL)

    mentions

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

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


  34. CDPP v Macumber (a pseudonym) [2025] VCC 1582 (29 October 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE CAHILL)

    mentions

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

    DPP (Cth) v D'Alessandro (2010) 26 VR 477
    (Redlich and Harper JJA and Williams AJA)

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

    R v Farquharson (2009) 26 VR 410
    (Warren CJ, Nettle and Redlich JJA)


  35. DPP v Goldson [2025] VCC 1284 (4 September 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE JOHNS)

    mentions

    R v Verdins (2007) VR 16


  36. Kent & Kent [2025] FedCFamC2F 1178 (29 August 2025)
    (JUDGE JENKINS)

    mentions

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


  37. DPP v Spokes [2025] VCC 1368 (17 September 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE JOHNS)

    mentions

    R v Verdins (2007) VR 16


  38. Niutta v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 1718 (26 November 2025)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE K L BOURKE)

    mentions

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

    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)

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


  39. Ullah v Halabi [2025] NSWCATCD 139 (25 September 2025)
    (H Woods, Senior Member)

    mentions

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


  40. DPP v Creighton (a pseudonym) [2025] ACTSC 511 (18 November 2025)
    (Baker J)

    mentions

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


  41. Baker v The King [2025] VSCA 292 (27 November 2025)
    (TAYLOR JA and TINNEY AJA)

    mentions

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

    R v Morgan (2010) 24 VR 230
    (Maxwell P and Buchanan JA)

    Honeysett v The Queen (2018) 56 VR 375
    (Priest, Beach and Hargrave JJA)

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

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


  42. DPP v Ozturk (Ruling No 2) [2025] VCC 1651 (14 November 2025)
    (His Honour Judge Pillay)

    mentions

    DPP v Leach (2012) 34 VR 224
    (Beach J)


  43. DPP v Charles-Montgomery [2025] VCC 1573 (5 November 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE PILLAY)

    mentions

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


  44. SafeWork NSW v Matthew McCourt [2025] NSWDC 491 (27 November 2025)
    (Strathdee DCJ)

    mentions

    Orbit Drilling v The Queen (2012) 35 VR 399
    (Maxwell P, Bongiorno JA and Kyrou AJA)


  45. Njovu v The King [2025] VSCA 289 (27 November 2025)
    (PRIEST and KAYE JJA)

    mentions

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

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

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

    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)


  46. Cayzer v The King [2025] VSCA 293 (27 November 2025)
    (PRIEST, KIDD and KAYE JJA)

    mentions

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


  47. CSR Pty Limited (formerly CSR Limited) v Hayes [2025] NSWPICPD 79 (20 November 2025)
    (President Judge Phillips)

    mentions

    Sherlock v Lloyd (2010) 27 VR 434
    (Maxwell P, Ashley JA and Byrne AJA)


  48. Townsend v All is 1 Pty Ltd [2025] FedCFamC2G 1956 (27 November 2025)
    (JUDGE MCCABE)

    mentions

    Spincode Pty Ltd v Look Software Pty Ltd (2001) 4 VR 501
    (Brooking, Ormiston and Chernov, Jj.A)


  49. Ananiadis v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 1724 (27 November 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE GOSTENCNIK)

    mentions

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

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


  50. Naicker v Transport Accident Commission [2025] VCC 1723 (27 November 2025)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE GOSTENCNIK)

    mentions

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

    Jayatilake v Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd (2008) 20 VR 605
    (Ashley and Neave JJA and Pagone AJA)

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

    Palmer Tube Mills (Aust) v Semi [1998] 4 VR 439
    (Brooking, Tadgell and Buchanan JJA)

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


  51. ADO25 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2025] FedCFamC2G 1954 (27 November 2025)
    (JUDGE ZIPSER)

    mentions

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


  52. Animals Australia Federation v CA Sinclair Proprietary Limited [2025] VSC 735 (26 November 2025)
    (Keogh J)

    mentions

    VicForests v Kinglake Friends of the Forest (2021) 66 VR 143
    (Niall, Emerton and Kennedy JJA)

    Environment East Gippsland Inc v VicForests (2010) 30 VR 1
    (Osborn J)

    VicForests v Environment East Gippsland Inc (2023) 74 VR 216
    (Emerton P; Macaulay and Kaye JJA)

    The People Of the Small Town Of Hawkesdale Incorporated v Minister for Planning (According to the Schedule) (2022) 71 VR 550
    (Emerton P; Niall and Kennedy JJA)

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

    Dura (Australia) Constructions Pty Ltd v Hue Boutique Living Pty Ltd (No 5) (2014) 48 VR 1
    (Dixon J)

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

    Thorpe v Head, Transport for Victoria (2021) 66 VR 56
    (Forbes J)


  53. Ramith v Homes Victoria [2025] VSCA 295 (28 November 2025)
    (BEACH, KENNEDY JJA and NICHOLS AJA)

    mentions

    Victorian WorkCover Authority v Elsdon (2013) 42 VR 434
    (Maxwell P, Bongiorno JA and Dixon AJA)

    PQ v Australian Red Cross Society [1992] 1 VR 19
    (McGarvie J)


  54. Re Herbert (deceased) [2025] QSC 315 (28 November 2025)
    (Davis J)

    mentions

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


  55. Fagan & Anor v Luxe Concrete By Design [2025] TASCAT 212 (24 November 2025)
    (F Brimfield, Member)

    mentions

    Winslow Constructors Pty Ltd v Mt Holden Estates Pty Ltd (2004) 10 VR 435
    (Callaway and Buchanan, Jj.A and Hansen, A.J.A)


  56. TCN v Hays Specialist Recruitment (Australia) Pty Ltd (No 2) [2025] TASCAT 213 (25 November 2025)
    (RM Grueber – Deputy President)

    mentions

    Accident Compensation Commission v McIntosh [1991] 2 VR 253
    (Crockett, Murphy and Cummins JJ)


  57. Falantin v Keys [2025] QCAT 479 (17 November 2025)
    (Member McLean-Williams)

    mentions

    Lawlor v Johnston [1905] VLR 714
    (Madden, C.J)


  58. DPP v Cassar [2025] VSC 743 (28 November 2025)
    (TINNEY J)

    mentions

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


  59. Australian Communications and Media Authority v Jones (No 6) [2025] FCA 1477 (28 November 2025)
    (RANGIAH J)

    mentions

    R v Russell [1933] VLR 59
    (Cussen A.c.j., Mann J. and McArthur JJ)