VR Mentions
Week of 26 August 2024

Sckaff v Sckaff [2024] NSWCA 207 (19 August 2024)
(Leeming JA at [1]; Mitchelmore JA at [2]; Stern JA at [179])

Real Estate Securities Ltd v Kew Golf Links Estate Pty Ltd [1935] VLR 114
(Lowe J)

Eco-Pact Pty Ltd v The Law Society of NSW [2024] NSWCA 206 (19 August 2024)
(Ward P at [1]; Leeming JA at [147]; Price AJA at [148])

Smail v Burton Re Insurance Associates (In Liquidation) [1975] VR 776
(GILLARD, NEWTON and NORRIS, JJ)

Fairfield Pastoral Holdings No 1 Pty Ltd v van Niekerk, in the matter of van Niekerk [2024] FedCFamC2G 658 (23 July 2024)
(JUDGE CAMERON)

Re Kenneth Wright Distributors (in Liquidation) W J Vine v Hall [1973] VR 161
(KAYE, J)

COSENZA v STATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA [2024] SASC 97 (7 August 2024)
(Judgment of the Honourable Justice McDonald)

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

Tampion v Anderson Tampion v Anderson and Just [1973] VR 321
(MCINERNEY, J)

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS v DOMENIC PERRI [2024] VCC 1197 (6 August 2024)
(KARAPANAGIOTIDIS)

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

Stevens v Amaca [2024] VSC 443 (30 July 2024)
(Ierodiaconou AsJ)

Cuthill v State Electricity Commission Of Victoria [1981] VR 908
(STARKE, ANDERSON and BROOKING, JJ)

Chief Commissioner of Police v HDB & Anor [2024] VSC 465 (8 August 2024)
(McDonald J)

Director of Public Prosecutions v Kaba (2014) 44 VR 526
(Bell J)

K L Dowling & Co v Employee Relations Commission [1998] 1 VR 251
(Brooking, Tadgell and Phillips JJA)

Murphy v Victoria (2014) 45 VR 119
(Nettle AP, Santamaria and Beach JJA)

45 BONVIEW CIRCUIT PTY LTD (ACN 656 766 077) and others according to the schedule attached Applicants v THE COMMISSIONER OF THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE [2024] VSC 481 (14 August 2024)
(JUDGE: Forbes J)

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

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

Epple v Wilson [1972] VR 440
(GOWANS, J)

Padgett & Padgett (No 2) [2024] FedCFamC1A 135 (12 August 2024)
(TREE J)

Hughes v National Trustees Executors and Agency Co Of Australasia [1978] VR 257
(MCINERNEY, J)

Burns v Grigg [1967] VR 871
(BARRY, LITTLE and GOWANS, JJ)

Environment Protection Authority v Forestry Corporation of NSW [2024] NSWLEC 84 (16 August 2024)
(Pain J)

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

Re BWV; Ex parte Gardner (2003) 7 VR 487
(Morris J)

In the matter of Mamae Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1032 (16 August 2024)
(Nixon J)

AMP General Insurance Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (2006) 15 VR 175
(Maxwell, P. and Neave, J.A)

Li v McMullan (Human Rights) [2024] VCAT 784 (19 August 2024)
(S. Webb, Member)

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

Boyd v Peeters [2024] NSWSC 1035 (20 August 2024)
(Meek J)

Life Insurance Co of Australia Ltd v Phillips [1925] VLR 311
([Coram KNOX, C.J., ISAACS, RICH, AND STARKE, JJ.])

Gustavo Olivera v Clinical Laboratories Pty Ltd (Human Rights) [2024] VCAT 792 (20 June 2024)
(M. Cameron, Member)

State Electricity Commission of Victoria v Rabel [1998] 1 VR 102
(Tadgell, Ormiston and Phillips JJA)

In the matters of University Co-Operative Bookshop Ltd (in liq) and Co Info Pty Ltd (in liq) [2024] NSWSC 1034 (16 August 2024)
(Black J)

Elliott v Australian Securities and Investments Commission (2004) 10 VR 369
(Warren, C.J, Charles, J.A and O'Bryan, A.J.A)

In the matter of Skytraders Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1039 (20 August 2024)
(Nixon J)

Mobil Oil Australia Ltd v Guina Developments Pty Ltd [1996] 2 VR 34
(Winneke P; Phillips and Hayne JJA)

The U Monash Pty Ltd v Monash University (Building and Property) [2024] VCAT 787 (19 August 2024)
(H. Nash, Acting Senior Member)

Flinn v Flinn [1999] 3 VR 712
(Brooking, Charles and Batt, Jj.A)

DPP v Khat [2024] VCC 1000 (3 July 2024)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)

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

DPP v Grant [2024] VCC 852 (5 June 2024)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)

DPP v Meyers (2014) 44 VR 486
(Maxwell P, Redlich and Osborn JJA)

R v Schwabegger [1998] 4 VR 649
(Callaway and Kenny JJA; Vincent AJA)

Hogarth v The Queen (2012) 37 VR 658
(Maxwell P, Neave JA and Coghlan AJA)

DPP v Cann [2024] VCC 998 (2 July 2024)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 240
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

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

Efandis v The Queen (2014) 41 VR 456
(Weinberg and Coghlan JJA)

DPP v Abbott [2024] VCC 1253 (15 August 2024)
(HOLDING)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P; Eames and Neave JJA)

McIntyre v Van Der Sluys [2024] VSC 484 (19 August 2024)
(Daly AsJ)

Tsiadis v Patterson (2001) 4 VR 114
(Ormiston, Callaway and Buchanan, Jj.A)

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)

Collins Book Depot Pty Ltd v Bretherton [1938] VLR 40
(Martin J)

Snowy Mountain Bush Users Group Inc v Minister for the Environment [2024] NSWSC 1040 (21 August 2024)
(Davies J)

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

Hatton v Ahmed [2024] TASSC 44 (23 July 2024)
(Daly AsJ)

Kostokanellis v Allen [1974] VR 596
(GOWANS , CROCKETT and HARRIS , JJ)

DPP v Sananikone [2024] VCC 1269 (21 August 2024)
(Harper)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P; Eames and Neave JJA)

Scott v Steritech Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 933 (21 August 2024)
(KENNETT J)

Little v State of Victoria [1998] 4 VR 596
(Callaway and Buchanan JJA)

Heywood v Local Court of New South Wales [2024] NSWSC 1047 (21 August 2024)
(Lonergan J)

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

Prajapati v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2024] FedCFamC2G 761 (21 August 2024)
(JUDGE GIVEN)

Commonwealth of Australia v Matthew James Byrnes and Andrew Stewart Reed Hewitt in Their Capacity as Joint and Several Receivers and Managers of Amerind (Receivers and Managers Appointed) (in Liquidation) & (2018) 54 VR 230
(Ferguson CJ; Whelan, Kyrou, McLeish and Dodds-Streeton JJA)

Re Just Foods International Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 493 (19 July 2024)
(Gobbo AsJ)

Sceam Construction Pty Ltd v Clyne (2021) 64 VR 404
(Ferguson CJ; Sifris and Walker JJA)

Glascott & Anor v Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Australia Pty Ltd & Anor [2024] QDC 127 (8 August 2024)
(Morzone KC DCJ)

Powercor Australia Ltd v Thomas (2012) 43 VR 220
(Warren CJ, Bongiorno and Osborn JJA)

SafeWork NSW v Chris Darby Strata Pty Ltd [2024] NSWDC 360 (22 August 2024)
(Russell SC DCJ)

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

Daynes v I-MED Central Queensland Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1064 (22 August 2024)
(Cavanagh J)

Guthrie v News Limited (2010) 27 VR 196
(Kaye J)

Lawrence v Melbourne Football Club Ltd [2024] FCA 945 (22 August 2024)
(O’CALLAGHAN J)

Lawrence v Melbourne Football Club (2022) 71 VR 202
(Riordan J)

Aqua-Max Pty Ltd v MT Associates Pty Ltd (2001) 3 VR 473
(BROOKING, CHARLES and CHERNOV, JJ.A.)

DPP v Madangure [2024] VCC 1276 (22 August 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE ROZEN)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 240
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

DPP v Bulfin [1998] 4 VR 114
(Winneke P; Charles and Callaway JJA)

Sinclair v Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd [2024] NSWPIC 426 (8 August 2024)

Giankos v SPC Ardmona Operations Ltd (2011) 34 VR 120
(Warren CJ, Neave JA and Hargrave AJA)

Warner v Ansell Limited [2024] VSC 491 (22 August 2024)
(GARDE J)

Fox v Westpac; Crawford v ANZ (2021) 69 VR 487
(Nichols J)

Bogan v The Estate of Peter John Smedley (Deceased) (2023) 72 VR 394
(Ferguson CJ; Niall and Macaulay JJA)

Hestbay Pty Ltd v One Sector Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 180 (22 August 2024)
(Ryan J)

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

Berryman and Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs (Migration) [2024] AATA 2952 (21 August 2024)
(Member L M Gallagher)

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

Moutzouroulias v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2024] VCC 1267 (21 August 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE CLARK)

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

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)

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

Cousins (a pseudonym) v White [2024] VCC 1264 (21 August 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE PURCELL)

RK v Mirik and Mirik (2009) VR 623

RK v Mirik (2009) 21 VR 623
(Bell J)

Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Bit Trade Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 953 (23 August 2024)
(NICHOLAS J)

Geeveekay Pty Ltd v Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria (2008) 19 VR 512
(Bell J)

Rydzewski v Rydzewski (No 2) [2024] NSWSC 1074 (23 August 2024)
(Richmond J)

Re Atkinson Deceased [1971] VR 612
(GILLARD, J)

Paterson v Minister for Planning [2024] VCAT 761 (19 August 2024)
(Rachel Naylor, Senior Member)

Boroondara City Council v 1045 Burke Road Pty Ltd (2015) 49 VR 535
(Warren CJ, Santamaria JA and Garde AJA)

R v HYQ [2024] QCA 151 (23 August 2024)
(Bowskill CJ and Dalton JA and Wilson J)

R v Tsiaras [1996] 1 VR 398
(Charles and Callaway JJA; Vincent AJA)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P; Eames and Neave JJA)

R v Ogunseye [2024] QCA 152 (23 August 2024)
(Dalton JA and Hindman and Crowley JJ)

R v Chang (2003) 7 VR 236
(Ormiston and Charles, Jj.A and Cummins, A.J.A)

Futuroscop Enterprises Pty Ltd v Qantas Airways Ltd [2024] NSWDC 368 (20 August 2024)
(Andronos SC DCJ)

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

Brambles Ltd v Wail (2002) 5 VR 169
(Winneke, P., Charles and Batt, Jj.A)

Furness v Adrium Industries [1996] 1 VR 668
(Fullagar, Marks and Ormiston JJ)

SILVERSTREAM SEZC -v- TITAN MINERALS LTD [2024] WASC 307 (23 AUGUST 2024)
(SOLOMON J)

Meyertran v TVS-Asianics Australia Holdings (2020) 61 VR 320
(Lansdowne AsJ)

IMS (Failure to Comply – Review of Treatment Order) [2024] TASCAT 156 (5 July 2024)
(S Gates, Presiding Member, K Steven, Ordinary Member, Dr E Walker, Ordinary Member (Psychiatrist))

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

DPP v Leggett [2024] VCC 1272 (19 August 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE TINNEY)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 240
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

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

DPP v Meyers (2014) 44 VR 486
(Maxwell P, Redlich and Osborn JJA)

DPP (Cth) v Gardiner [2024] VCC 1287 (23 August 2024)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE HASSAN)

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

Catanzaro v VWA [2024] VCC 1147 (20 August 2024)
(Her Honour Judge Sanger)

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)

Dvoryadkin v VWA [2024] VCC 1189 (20 August 2024)
(Her Honour Judge Sanger)

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

Kovacic v Henley Arch Pty Ltd (2009) 22 VR 21
(Warren CJ, Buchanan and Ashley JJA)

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

DPP V Walkingshaw [2024] VCC 1185 (5 August 2024)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE MARICH)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 240
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

DPP v SIOKOS [2024] VCC 1279 (20 August 2024)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE HARPER)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P; Eames and Neave JJA)