VR Mentions
Week of 27 July 2026

R v MB [2026] NSWDC 223 (03 July 2026)
(Lerve DCJ)

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

DPP v Milich [2026] VCC 1093 (13 July 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE TINNEY)

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)

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

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

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

Re the estate of Quinto Bucchi [2026] VSC 468 (23 July 2026)
(Barrett AsJ)

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

Harkness v Banks [2026] VSCA 178 (27 July 2026)
(EMERTON P, WALKER and DONAGHUE JJA)

Francesco Madafferi v The Queen [No 2] (2021) 63 VR 143
(Emerton, Weinberg and Osborn JJA)

R v Bonollo [1981] VR 633
(YOUNG, CJ, MCINERNEY AND MCGARVIE, JJ)

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

Hanson v Faruqi [2026] FCAFC 96 (27 July 2026)
(PERRY, KENNETT AND BENNETT JJ)

Catch the Fire Ministries Inc v Islamic Council of Victoria Inc (2006) 15 VR 207
(Nettle, Ashley and Neave, Jj.A)

DPP (Cth) v M D [2026] VSC 479 (27 July 2026)
(Piekusis J)

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

Yemane Habtemichael v Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd [2026] FWC 2419 (14 JULY 2026)
(COMMISSIONER TRAN)

Secretary, Department of Human Services v Sanding (2011) 36 VR 221
(Bell J)

Rahal v ASB Bank Ltd [2026] NZHC 1874 (30 June 2026)

Henry Roach (Petroleum) v Credit House (Vic) [1976] VR 309
(LUSH, J)

DPP v Coghlan & Anor [2026] VCC 1042 (9 June 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE CANNON)

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

Kim v JM World AU Pty Ltd (in liq); Bak v JM World AU Pty Ltd (in liq) [2026] NSWCA 146 (28 July 2026)
(Ward P at [1], Leeming JA at [4], Black J at [104])

Brick and Pipe Industries Ltd v Occidental Life Nominees Pty Ltd [1992] 2 VR 279
(Ormiston J , McGarvie , Marks and Beach JJ)

Clifffall Pty Ltd v Wollongong City Council (No 2) [2026] NSWCA 149 (28 July 2026)
(Kirk JA at [1], Stern JA at [2], Ball JA at [3])

Walsh v Ervin [1952] VLR 361
(Sholl J)

Grimsley v Hunt [1952] VLR 358
(Dean J)

DPP v Merritt [2026] VCC 1144 (17 July 2026)
(HER HONOUR CHIEF JUDGE CHAMBERS)

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

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

BP664/2022 - Casdaus Pty Ltd v Nichols [2026] VCAT 483 (29 June 2026)
(Judge Macnamara, Vice-President)

Calzaturificio Zenith (in Liq) v NSW Leather and Trading Co Calzaturificio Zenith (in Liq) v Victorian Leather Co [1970] VR 605
(MENHENNITT, J)

DPP v Austin [2026] VCC 966 (26 June 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE CAHILL)

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

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

Budge v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2026] VCC 1130 (28 July 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE HINCHEY)

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

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

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

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

Owenhall v French [2026] VSC 478 (28 July 2026)
(Finanzio J)

Morris v Riverwild Management Pty Ltd (2011) 38 VR 103
(Nettle, Redlich and Weinberg JJA)

DPP v Akber [2026] VCC 1143 (17 July 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE DEMPSEY)

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

WCB v The Queen (2010) 29 VR 483
(Warren CJ and Redlich JA)

Hau v Adams [2026] VSC 476 (27 July 2026)
(Keogh J)

Whitty v Talia (2023) 72 VR 1
(McLeish, Kennedy and Walker JJA)

STANOEVSKI -v- THE STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA [2026] WASC 299 (28 JULY 2026)
(STRK J)

Re Armstrong, deceased [1960] VR 202
(HERRING, CJ)

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

Tran v Secretary to the Department of Government Services [2026] VCAT 588 (28 July 2026)
(Vice President Judge Daly)

Secretary to the Department of Justice & Regulation v McIntyre (2019) 56 VR 526
(Garde J)

Maleckas (LKQ) v Secretary, Department of Justice (2011) 34 VR 23
(Kyrou J)

Hitchen v New South Wales Crime Commission [2026] NSWCA 144 (29 July 2026)
(Leeming JA at [1], Kirk JA at [33], Griffiths AJA at [88])

Chalmers v The Queen (2011) 37 VR 464
(Maxwell P, Redlich JA and Kyrou AJA)

SafeWork NSW v Fenner Dunlop Australia Pty Ltd [2026] NSWDC 270 (29 July 2026)
(Russell SC DCJ)

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

JR (a pseudonym) v Secretary, Department of Justice and Community Safety [2026] VSCA 177 (24 July 2026)
(NIALL CJ, BOYCE and WHELAN JJA)

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

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

Waddell v Greater Geelong CC [2026] VCAT 570 (22 July 2026)
(Teresa Bisucci, Deputy President)

Mason v Head, Transport for Victoria (2021) 63 VR 175
(Beach, Emerton and Osborn JJA)

Work Health and Safety v Multisteps Pty Ltd [2026] QMC 17 (29 July 2026)

R v Irvine (2009) 25 VR 75
(Nettle, Neave JJA and Lasry AJA)

Aintree Major Town Shopping Centre Pty Ltd v Copia Developments Pty Ltd (in liq) [2026] VSCA 179 (29 July 2026)
(NIALL CJ, McLEISH and RICHARDS JJA)

Cowan v Stanhill Estates (No 2) [1967] VR 641
(PAPE, J)

Victorian Economic Development Corporation v Clovervale [1992] 1 VR 596
(Tadgell J)

Berry v Mahony [1933] VLR 314
(Mann A.c.j., Lowe J. and Gavan Duffy JJ)

Mallett v Jones [1959] VR 122
(LOWE , DEAN and SMITH , JJ)

Zieme v Gregory [1963] VR 214
(HUDSON , J)

Supagas Pty Ltd v The King [2026] VSCA 180 (29 July 2026)
(BEACH, TAYLOR and DONAGHUE JJA)

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

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

(2004) 11 VR 187198

C21 Pty Ltd (Trustee) v Hou (No 8) [2026] FedCFamC2G 1446 (29 July 2026)
(JUDGE MANOUSARIDIS)

Re National Safety Council of Australia, Victorian Division (In liquidation) (No. 2) [1992] 1 VR 485
(Jd Phillips J)

Lindrum v Perpetual Trustee Company Ltd [2026] VSC 481 (29 July 2026)
(Goulden AsJ)

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

Kermani v Westpac Banking Corporation (2012) 36 VR 130
(Neave and Harper JJA and Robson AJA)

Flocke v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2026] VCC 1145 (29 July 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE WILSON)

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

Bruce v Bruce [2026] NSWSC 900 (30 July 2026)
(Williams J)

Stinchcombe v Thomas [1957] VR 509
(MONAHAN, J)

O'Sullivan v National Trustees Executors & Agency Co of Aust Ltd [1913] VLR 173
(A’BECKETT, J., MADDEN, C.J., and HODGES, J.)

The Owners – Strata Plan No. 64272 v Peniazeff Pty Ltd [2026] NSWCATCD 85 (22 May 2026)
(D. Goldstein, Senior Member)

Bellinger v Autoland [1962] VR 514
(HERRING, CJ)

Brenner v First Artists' Management [1993] 2 VR 221
(Byrne J)

Tex Onsite Pty Ltd & Ors v Cornwalls & Ors [2026] VSC 482 (30 July 2026)
(Watson J)

Utility Services Corporation Ltd v SPI Electricity Pty Ltd (2012) 35 VR 628
(Bongiorno JA, Beach and Dixon Ajja)

Indrigo v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2026] VCC 1091 (29 July 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE FRAATZ)

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

Prygodicz v Commonwealth of Australia (Robodebt settlement) [2026] FCA 1029 (23 June 2026)
(BEACH J)

Bolitho v Banksia Securities Ltd (No 18) (remitter) (2021) 69 VR 28
(John Dixon J)

DPP v Caithness [2026] VCC 1135 (17 July 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE WRAIGHT)

Spanjol v The Queen (2016) 55 VR 350
(Maxwell P, Redlich and McLeish JJA)

Spanjol v The Queen (2016) 79 MVR 33
(Maxwell P, Redlich and McLeish JJA)

Singh v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FedCFamC2G 1462 (30 July 2026)
(JUDGE GIVEN)

Pyramid Building Society (In liquidation) v Scorpion Hotels [1998] 1 VR 188
(Brooking, Tadgell and Hayne JJA)

DPP v Bui [2026] VCC 788 (28 May 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE WAKELING)

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

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

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

R v Renzella [1997] 2 VR 88

Korea Midland Power Co Ltd v ACIRL Quality Testing Services Pty Ltd (No 3) [2026] FCA 1019 (30 July 2026)
(GOODMAN J)

British American Tobacco Australia Services Ltd v Cowell (2002) 7 VR 524
(Phillips, Batt and Buchanan, Jj.A)

Jianping Qiu v Yuchen Chen (No 2) [2026] NSWSC 899 (30 July 2026)
(Nixon J)

Mandie v Memart Nominees Pty Ltd (2020) 62 VR 528
(Tate, Niall and Emerton JJA)

Karger v Paul [1984] VR 161
(McGarvie J)

Spencer v Nine Entertainment & Ors [2026] VSC 487 (30 July 2026)
(Watson J)

Healey v Ballarat East Bowling Club [1961] VR 206
(GAVAN DUFFY, J)

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

Bradvica v Radulovic [1975] VR 434
(GILLARD, J)

DPP v Withers [2026] VCC 1169 (20 July 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE A. LEWIS)

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

Llewellyn v Chitalu and Hopker (Costs) [2026] VCC 1162 (30 July 2026)
(Judge Gostencnik)

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

GZF v Children’s Guardian [2026] NSWCATAD 224 (31 July 2026)
(Dr L Kirk, Senior Member, Mr A Limbury, General Member)

McDonald v Guardianship and Administration Board [1993] VR 521

Burgess v R; Burgess v R [2026] NSWCCA 116 (31 July 2026)
(Mitchelmore JA, Hamill J, Emmett J)

Nydam v The Queen [1977] VR 430
(YOUNG, CJ, MCINERNEY and CROCKETT, JJ)

R v Liu (No 2) [2026] NSWSC 916 (31 July 2026)
(McGuire J)

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

DPP v Toleafoa [2026] VCC 622 (6 May 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE LYON)

R v Renzella [1997] 2 VR 88

DPP v Cookson (a pseudonym) [2026] VCC 1155 (20 July 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BRECKWEG)

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

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

DPP (Vic) v WJW (2000) 2 VR 497
(Brooking, Ormiston and Chernov, Jj.A)

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

DPP v TY (No 2) (2009) 24 VR 705
(Maxwell P, Ashley and Neave JJA)

DPP v Watkins (a pseudonym) [2026] VCC 855 (9 June 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE RIDDELL)

R v Connell [1996] 1 VR 436
(Tadgell Charles JA; Vincent AJA)

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

DPP v Farah [2026] VCC 583 (1 May 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE LYON)

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)

Shanghai Zuanma Enterprise Management Co Ltd v R&F Development Holdings Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 485 (29 July 2026 ex tempore, written reasons published 30 July 2026)
(Connock J)

Southern Motors v Australian Guarantee Corporation [1980] VR 187
(STARKE, MURPHY and BROOKING, JJ)

Gimson v Victorian WorkCover Authority [1995] 1 VR 209
(McDonald J)

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

Trevor Roller Shutter Service Pty Ltd v Crowe (2011) 31 VR 249
(Warren CJ, Nettle and Ashley JJA)

Fletcher v Tasmanian Planning Commission [2026] TASCAT 101 (30 July 2026)
(RM Grueber – Deputy President)

Tomasevic v Travaglini (2007) 17 VR 100
(Bell J)

Re Zerdest Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 491 (31 July 2026)
(Fary AsJ)

Quin v Vlahos (2021) 64 VR 319
(Kyrou, Kennedy and Walker JJA)

Caserta v Panfina Nominees [2026] VSC 488 (31 July 2026)
(Moore J)

Karger v Paul [1984] VR 161
(McGarvie J)

Caroline Elizabeth Wareham and Martin Wareham (as trustees of the Swanson Superannuation Fund) v Riccardo Giacomo Marsella (both personally and as executor of the estate of Helen Freeth Marsella (also known as. (2020) 61 VR 262
(Tate, McLeish and Hargrave JJA)

Telstra Super Pty Ltd v Flegeltaub (2000) 2 VR 276
(Ormiston, Callaway and Batt, Jj.A)

Quinton v Proctor [1998] 4 VR 469
(Kellam J)

Mandie v Memart Nominees Pty Ltd (2020) 62 VR 528
(Tate, Niall and Emerton JJA)

JW Broomhead (Vic) (In liquidation) v JW Broomhead [1985] VR 891
(McGarvie J)

McMillan v McMillan (1876) 17 VLR 33
(HODGES, J.)

Lamont v The Royal Women's Hospital (No 3) [2026] VSC 490 (31 July 2026 (First Revision 31 July 2026))
(K Judd J)

Leakes Road Property Development v Brasse (2024) 73 VR 441
(Emerton P; Niall and Kennedy JJA)

Hale Corp Pty Ltd v Ng [2026] VSC 492 (31 July 2026)
(Stynes J)

Dura (Australia) Constructions Pty Ltd v Hue Boutique Living Pty Ltd (2013) 41 VR 636
(Maxwell P, Ashley and Redlich JJA)

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

Metal Fabrications (Vic) v Kelcey [1986] VR 507
(Murphy, Brooking and Nicholson JJ)

Shari v Australian Association of Social Workers [2026] VCAT 573 (22 July 2026)
(R. Daly, Member)

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

CDPP v JANES [2026] VCC 1154 (22 July 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BRECKWEG)

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

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

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

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

DPP v Puepuemai [2026] VCC 882 (15 June 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE WAKELING)

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)

PHSH Pty Ltd & Ors v Nick Perrett Pty Ltd & Ors [2026] VSC 486 (31 July 2026)
(Craig J)

Chickabo Pty Ltd v Zphere Pty Ltd (2019) 57 VR 406
(Sifris J)

Klein v Mochkin (2024) 76 VR 1
(Kennedy, Walker and Macaulay JJA)

Zphere v Pakis (2022) 69 VR 338
(M Osborne J)

Sanna v Trustee of the Property of Sanna (Bankrupt) [2026] FCA 1046 (16 July 2026)
(DOWLING J)

Dwyer v O'Mullen (1876) 13 VLR 933
(HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., A’BECKETT, WILLIAMS, and KERFERD, JJ.)

DPP v Bonney [2026] VCC 1183 (21 July 2026)
(A Lewis)

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)

Legal Services Commissioner v Arcega-Lariosa [2026] QCAT 330 (31 July 2026)
(Justice Williams, Assisted by:, Ms Elizabeth Shearer, practitioner panel member, Mr Keith Revell, lay panel member)

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

De Bortoli v Yarra Ranges SC [2026] VCAT 578 (31 July 2026)
(Ian Potts, Senior Member; Joel Templar, Member)

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