VR Mentions
Week of 26 October 2026

Published 02 November 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 73 mentions of Victorian Reports and Victorian Law Reports in the period from 26 October 2026 to 01 November 2026.

Mentions


  1. McKechnie v Secretary to the Department of Justice and Community Safety (No 2) [2026] VSC 699 (26 October 2026)
    (Harris J)

    mentions

    Castles v Secretary, Department of Justice (2010) 28 VR 141
    (Emerton J)

    Thompson v Minogue (2021) 67 VR 301
    (Kyrou, McLeish and Niall JJA)

    Binse v Williams [1998] 1 VR 381
    (Tadgell, Charles and Callaway JJA)

    R v Momcilovic (2010) 25 VR 436
    (Maxwell P, Ashley and Neave JJA)

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

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

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

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

    PJB v Melbourne Health (2011) 39 VR 373
    (Bell J)

    Marrogi v Secretary, Department of Justice and Community Safety (No 1) (2026) 79 VR 216
    (Harris J)

    HJ (a pseudonym) v IBAC (2021) 64 VR 270
    (Beach, Kyrou and Kaye JJA)


  2. DPP v Collins [2026] VCC 1551 (18 SEPTEMBER 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE HAWKINS)

    mentions

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

    R v Mangelen (2009) 23 VR 692
    (Ashley and Redlich JJA)


  3. LEGAL PRACTICE BOARD -v- HAWKINS [2026] WASC 459 (26 OCTOBER 2026)
    (QUINLAN CJ, MUSIKANTH J, JEYAMOHAN J)

    mentions

    Legal Services Board v McGrath (2010) 29 VR 325
    (Warren CJ)


  4. Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia v Sturgess [2026] VCAT 893 (26 October 2026)
    (E Wentworth, Senior Member, Presiding; P Barry, Health Practitioner Member; M Hally, Health Practitioner Member)

    mentions

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

    Stephens v The Queen (2016) 76 MVR 90
    (Redlich, Santamaria and Beach JJA)


  5. President of the Parole Board Queensland v Anderson [2026] QCA 216 (27 October 2026)
    (Mullins P, Brown JA, Bradley JA)

    mentions

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


  6. Chiropractic Board of Australia v McCann [2026] VCAT 864 (19 October 2026)
    (S. Nyabally, Presiding Member; Dr J. Waterhouse, Health Practitioner Member; M. El Moussalli, Health Practitioner Member)

    mentions

    Karakatsanis v Racing Victoria Ltd (2013) 42 VR 176
    (Osborn and Beach JJA)


  7. Algamal v VWA [2026] VCC 965 (26 October 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE TSIKARIS)

    mentions

    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)

    Cropp v Transport Accident Commission [1998] 3 VR 357
    (Ormiston, Hayne and Charles JJA)

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

    Grech v Orica Australia Pty Ltd & Anor (2006) 14 VR 602
    (Buchanan, Chernov and Ashley, Jj.A)

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


  8. DPP v Coverdale [2026] VCC 1717 (15 October 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE HAWKINS)

    mentions

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


  9. Agweld Contracting Pty Ltd v Wilga Pastoral Pty Ltd [2026] VCC 1747 (27 October 2026)
    (Her Honour Judge Burchell)

    mentions

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

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


  10. Matysik ATF Webmoves Incentive Trust v Matta [2026] VSC 695 (23 October 2026 (delivered ex tempore and revised 26 October 2026))
    (Harris J)

    mentions

    Carter v Ried [1992] 1 VR 351
    (Hedigan J)

    Cosmopolitan Hotel (Vic) Pty Ltd v Crown Melbourne Ltd (2014) 45 VR 771
    (Warren CJ, Whelan and Santamaria JJA)

    Commissioner of State Revenue v Mondous (2018) 55 VR 643
    (McLeish and Niall JJA and McDonald AJA)

    Worldwide Enterprises Pty Ltd v Silberman (2010) 26 VR 595
    (Weinberg and Bongiorno JJA)


  11. Director of Public Prosecutions v Dipacce [2026] VSC 694 (27 October 2026)
    (Elliott J)

    mentions

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

    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)

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


  12. DPP v Chalmers [2026] VCC 1234 (3 August 2026)
    (Leighfield)

    mentions

    Doggett v Commonwealth Bank of Australia (2015) 47 VR 302
    (Whelan and McLeish JJA and Garde AJA)

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

    Seiler v The King (2023) 70 VR 243
    (Niall and Walker JJA)

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


  13. Gawler v FleetPartners Group Ltd (No 2) [2026] VSC 698 (15 September 2026 (Ex Tempore); Revised 27 October 2026)
    (Craig J)

    mentions

    Botsman v Bolitho (No 1) (2018) 57 VR 68
    (Tate, Whelan and Niall JJA)

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


  14. DPP v Brown [2026] ACTSC 412 (26 October 2026)
    (Stewart AJ)

    mentions

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


  15. Houghton v Victoria Police [2026] VCAT 898 (28 October 2026)
    (D Slater, Member)

    mentions

    Ryder v Booth State Superannuation Board v O'Connor [1985] VR 869
    (Young Cj Gray and King JJ)

    Victoria Police v Marke (2008) 23 VR 223
    (Maxwell P, Weinberg JA and Pagone AJA)


  16. QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited v Abdi [2026] NSWPICMP 797 (21 October 2026)

    mentions

    Masters v McCubbery [1996] 1 VR 635
    (Winneke P , Ormiston and Callaway JJA)


  17. GORDON (A PSEUDONYM) v THE KING [2026] SASCA 126 (22 October 2026)
    (The Honourable President Livesey, the Honourable Justice David and the Honourable Justice Stanley)

    mentions

    R v GAE (2000) 1 VR 198
    (Weinberg and Priest JJA)


  18. Smith v Amaca Pty Ltd & Ors [2026] QSC 240 (28 October 2026)
    (Crow J)

    mentions

    Broadhurst v Millman [1976] VR 208
    (GOWANS, MENHENNITT and DUNN, JJ)


  19. Hickey v State of Queensland [2026] QSC 257 (28 October 2026)
    (Kelly J)

    mentions

    Roberts v Harkness (2018) 57 VR 334
    (Maxwell P, Beach and Niall JJA)

    Roberts v Harkness (2018) 85 MVR 314
    (Maxwell P, Beach and Niall JJA)


  20. DPP v Howe (a pseudonym) [2026] ACTSC 411 (23 October 2026)
    (Taylor J)

    mentions

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


  21. Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre v The Star Pty Limited [2026] FCA 1606 (28 October 2026)
    (MOORE J)

    mentions

    Hudson v The Queen (2010) 30 VR 610
    (Ashley, Redlich and Harper JJA)

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


  22. Abdul-Wahab v R [2026] NSWDC 394 (27 October 2026)
    (Abadee DCJ)

    mentions

    SD v The Queen (2013) 39 VR 487
    (Ashley, Redlich and Priest JJA)

    R v Industrial Appeals Court; Ex Parte [1978] VR 126
    (STARKE, MCINERNEY and CROCKETT, JJ)


  23. DPP v Mill (a pseudonym) [2026] VCC 1497 (10 September 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE LEIGHFIELD)

    mentions

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

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


  24. Building Buddy Projects Pty Ltd v Build Buddy Pty Ltd [2026] ATMO 173 (11 September 2026)
    (Tracey Berger)

    mentions

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


  25. Fantakis v Commissioner of Corrective Services (NSW) [2026] NSWCA 228 (29 October 2026)
    (Mitchelmore JA at [1]; McHugh JA at [61]; Ball JA at [62])

    mentions

    Coleman v DPP & County Court of Victoria (2002) 5 VR 393
    (Batt and Vincent, Jj.A and O'Bryan, A.J.A)

    Rich v Secretary to the Department of Justice (2011) 33 VR 437
    (Maxwell P, Mandie and Bongiorno JJA)


  26. DPP v B A [2026] VCC 1758 (28 October 2026)
    (Tsikaris)

    mentions

    Loader v The Queen (2011) 33 VR 86
    (Warren CJ, Nettle and Ashley JJA)


  27. Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia v Samarasekara [2026] VCAT 916 (28 October 2026)
    (J Billings, Senior Member and presiding Member; M Bylhouwer, Health Practitioner Member; D Goldsmith, Health Practitioner Member)

    mentions

    Kyriackou v Law Institute of Victoria Ltd (2014) 45 VR 540
    (Warren CJ, Osborn JA and Ginnane AJA)

    Karakatsanis v Racing Victoria Ltd (2013) 42 VR 176
    (Osborn and Beach JJA)


  28. DPP v Al Qassim [2026] VCC 1722 (14 October 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE WRAIGHT)

    mentions

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

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


  29. Pine Universe Pty Ltd v Quanta Services Australia Pty Ltd and Anor [2026] VCC 1767 (28 October 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE MACNAMARA)

    mentions

    Indrisie v General Credits [1985] VR 251
    (Young Cj, Crockett and Nicholson JJ)


  30. Wells v Mackey [2026] TASSC 69 (28 October 2026)
    (Shanahan CJ)

    mentions

    Keller v Keller (2007) 15 VR 667
    (Hargrave J)


  31. McAlister v Commissioner of Police [2026] QDC 129 (18 August 2026 (ex tempore))
    (Dann DCJ)

    mentions

    DPP v Kaba (2014) 44 VR 526
    (Bell J)


  32. DPP v Price (a pseudonym) [2026] VCC 1763 (22 October 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE DOYLE)

    mentions

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


  33. DPP (Cth) v Milley [2026] VCC 1585 (28 September 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE MANOVA)

    mentions

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

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

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


  34. McDonald v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2026] VCC 1430 (29 October 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE MAGEE)

    mentions

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


  35. Crawford v Heritage Care Service Co Pty Ltd (Ruling) [2026] VCC 1773 (29 October 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE GOSTENCNIK)

    mentions

    and H M v The Queen (2013) 44 VR 717
    (Redlich and Whelan JJA and Kaye AJA)

    LLW v The Queen (2012) 35 VR 372
    (Maxwell P, Weinberg JA and Williams AJA)

    R v Black (2007) 15 VR 551
    (Buchanan AP, Eames JA and Kellam AJA)

    R v Wise (2000) 2 VR 287
    (Brooking, Ormiston and Chernov, Jj.A)


  36. Millen v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2026] VCC 1733 (30 October 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE FRAATZ)

    mentions

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

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

    Tilahun Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545
    (Priest, Beach and Niall JJA)

    Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police v Ying (2016) 51 VR 80
    (Zammit J)


  37. DPP v Edgar [2026] VCC 1755 (19 October 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE TINNEY)

    mentions

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


  38. R v NAL [2026] QCA 218 (30 October 2026)
    (Mullins P, Callaghan J, Sullivan J)

    mentions

    Edmunds v Edmunds [1935] VLR 177
    (Mann J., Lowe, J)


  39. Villalon v N & R Shankly Pty Ltd [2026] VCC 1740 (30 October 2026)
    (HER HONOUR JUDGE MAGEE)

    mentions

    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)

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


  40. Spirli v O’Donohue [2026] VCC 1764 (30 October 2026)
    (HIS HONOUR JUDGE FRAATZ)

    mentions

    Protean (Holdings) Ltd v American Home Assurance Co [1985] VR 187
    (Full Court: Young CJ; Marks, Fullagar and Tadgell JJ)

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

    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)


  41. Re the Estate of Farago [2026] VSC 692 (26 October 2026)
    (Barrett AsJ)

    mentions

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

    Re Gillard [1949] VLR 378
    (Barry J)


  42. Alphington Developments Pty Ltd v Amcor Pty Ltd (No 6) [2026] VSC 700 (30 October 2026)
    (GARDE J)

    mentions

    JLW (Vic) v Tsiloglou [1994] 1 VR 237
    (Brooking, Tadgell and Jd Phillips JJ)


  43. Patterson v The King [2026] VSCA 253 (30 October 2026)
    (McLEISH, TAYLOR and KIDD JJA)

    mentions

    R v Chaouk [1986] VR 707
    (Kaye, Fullagar and Hampel JJ)

    CMG v The Queen (2013) 46 VR 728
    (Warren CJ, Redlich and Coghlan JJA)

    R v Chi Wai Chung (2010) 25 VR 221
    (Redlich and Harper JJA and King AJA)

    R v Coulston [1997] 2 VR 446
    (Winneke P; Brooking JA; Southwell AJA)

    Hunter v The Queen (2013) 40 VR 660
    (Maxwell P, Priest and Coghlan JJA)

    R v Lowe [1997] 2 VR 465
    (Winneke P; Brooking JA; Southwell AJA)

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

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

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

    Bugeja v The Queen (2010) 30 VR 493
    (Buchanan, Weinberg and Bongiorno JJA)

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

    R v Gay [1976] VR 577
    (YOUNG, CJ, GILLARD and MURRAY, JJ)

    R v Patton, Caldwell and Robinson [1998] 1 VR 7
    (Phillips CJ; Winneke P; Southwell AJA)

    Jarvie v The Magistrates' Court of Victoria At Brunswick [1995] 1 VR 84
    (Brooking , Southwell and Teague , JJ)

    DPP v Faure (2005) 12 VR 115
    (Callaway and Batt, Jj.A and Williams, A.J.A)

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


  44. Groothuis v Care Park Pty Ltd & Ors [2026] VSC 703 (29 October 2026)
    (FORBES J)

    mentions

    Hall v Whatmore [1961] VR 225
    (HERRING CJ, DEAN and HUDSON , JJ)

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


  45. JVL -v- AGL [2026] WADC 103 (28 OCTOBER 2026)
    (JEYAMOHAN DCJ)

    mentions

    Bauer Media Pty Ltd v Wilson (No 2) (2018) 56 VR 674
    (Tate, Beach and Ashley JJA)

    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.)


  46. Singh v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2026] FCA 1596 (30 October 2026)
    (COLLIER ACJ)

    mentions

    Smith v State of Victoria (2018) 56 VR 332
    (John Dixon J)

    Victoria v Richards (2010) 27 VR 343
    (Nettle and Redlich JJA and Hansen AJA)

    Gardiner v State of Victoria [1999] 2 VR 461
    (Winneke, P., Phillips and Callaway, Jj.A)